Project Manager_SAP - Cutover & Release

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Position: Project Manager-SAP - Cutover & Release - Manager Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) Preferably Engineering
• Minimum 3-4 E2E Implementation Project along with experience in Support / Roll out / Upgrade Projects
• Min 10-12 Years of relevant of consulting experience SAP Implementation
• 3+ years in SAP release management and cutover roles.
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP implementation delivery (S/4HANA preferred)
• Proven experience managing end-to-end Cutover & Release activities from a Project Manager perspective
• Good understanding of functional/domain knowledge and Implementation Methodology

Professional Mandatory Requirements:

• Good understanding of functional/domain processes across SAP modules and implementation methodologies

• Solid understanding of SAP implementation methodologies (SAP Activate), along with strong knowledge of SAP architecture, modules, and cross-module integration points.

• Proven experience managing SAP S/4HANA projects, including Fit-Gap, Data Migration, Testing, Cutover & Hypercare.

• Ensure strong project governance, documentation, and adherence to delivery milestones.

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, resource needs, and delivery plans while developing and monitoring project schedules, milestones, risks, and dependencies.

• Experience in planning, managing, and executing end-to-end cutover strategies and release cycles (Dev → Test → Production)

• Ability to:

• Develop and manage comprehensive cutover plans including business, technical, and data migration activities

• Lead mock cutovers, readiness assessments, and Go/No-Go discussions

• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and contingency plans during cutover

• Strong project management experience including stakeholder management, governance, and reporting

• Coordinate with functional, technical, infrastructure, and business teams for seamless execution

• Experience in:

• Transport management and release governance

• Environment planning and system readiness

• Integration sequencing across SAP modules

• Drive business & IT alignment during cutover and release phases

• Strong exposure to SAP Activate, Agile, or Hybrid delivery methodologies

• Proficiency in project and release management tools such as:

• MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera

• JIRA, Azure DevOps (ADO), CHARM or similar tools

• Oversee hyper care handover and stabilization activities and Support early-life operations until systems stabilize

• Experience in onshore-offshore/global delivery models

• Act as the primary liaison for clients and business stakeholders while conducting regular status meetings, steering committee updates, and managing stakeholder expectations.

Added Advantage:

• Functional exposure to modules like FICO, MM, SD, PP, QM, HCM, Ariba, MDG
• Cross-module integration knowledge
• SAP certifications (SAP Activate or module-specific)
• Experience in large-scale or multi-country implementations
• Exposure to Middle East or global SAP programs
• Knowledge of ITIL framework and release management best practices

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Act as Cutover & Release Project Manager for SAP implementation programs

• Own and manage:

• Cutover planning, tracking, and execution

• Release management lifecycle and deployment governance

• Define and execute cutover strategies aligned with project timelines and business prioritiesLead cross-functional coordination across SAP modules and external systems

• Ensure readiness of:

• Systems

• Data migration

• Interfaces

• Business users

• Conduct cutover rehearsals, readiness checks, and stakeholder reviews

• Drive effective communication during cutover window, including issue escalation and resolution

• Ensure successful Go-Live and transition to Hypercare

• Manage post go-live stabilization and support transition activities

• Provide continuous improvement recommendations based on lessons learned

• Provide post-go-live support and continuous improvement recommendations. .

General:

• Should have good written & communication skills.
• Should be able to handle the client individually.
• Ability to flex working hours to support US-based collaboration.
• Ability to travel if required.
• Middle East -SAP implementation experience preferred.

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