SAP HANA Project Manager

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Job Description

SAP S/4HANA Cutover Lead - MMP (Material Management Platform) Transformation Program We are seeking a highly skilled SAP S/4HANA Cutover Lead to manage the transition of business operations to a new SAP S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the cutover activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Cutover Planning & Execution
• Develop and manage the cutover strategy, plan, and detailed execution roadmap for SAP S/4HANA implementation.
• Define and coordinate cutover governance, roles & responsibilities, and stakeholder alignment.
• Work with business, IT, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment on cutover activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with system downtime, data migration, and business continuity.
• Develop and execute mock cutovers to validate and refine the cutover approach. Data Migration & System Readiness
• Coordinate with data migration teams to ensure timely and accurate data transfer.
• Validate that all SAP S/4HANA system configurations and integrations are ready for go-live.
• Ensure that all necessary pre-cutover and post-cutover activities are completed on schedule. Testing & Hypercare
• Oversee cutover testing, dress rehearsals, and dry-run execution.
• Work closely with the testing teams to ensure system stability post-cutover.
• Lead hypercare support post-go-live, ensuring smooth transition and issue resolution. Stakeholder & Change Management
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and project managers to ensure seamless execution.
• Communicate cutover status, risks, and contingency plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive user adoption by coordinating training and support for end-users.
  
  

Skills Required

• SAP Activate Project Manager Certification is mandatory
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and related modules (e.g., MM, PP, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with SAP Activate methodology and agile project management.
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori, Business Process Automation, and SAP Cloud solutions.
• Experience managing SAP integrations with third-party applications.
  
  

Skills Preferred:

• Respect and empathy for team members, business partner and product customer
• Excellent at problem solving and prevention.
• Knowledge of software design patterns
• Knowledge and practical experience of agile delivery
• Demonstrated ability to deliver product roadmap milestones
  
  

Experience Required:

• 8- 12 years of SAP project management experience, with at least 3 years leading SAP S/4HANA projects.
• Expertise in managing complex SAP deployments, including multi-country rollouts.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global, multicultural environment.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on risk management and mitigation.
  
  

Experience Preferred:

• Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing Industry Certifications Preferred:
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2
• SAFe Agile Certification
  
  

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, engineering, or related disciplines
  
  

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