SAP Cutover Analyst

Title: SAP Cutover Analyst
Location: Preference Dearborn, MI or remote with limited travel



Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly-skilled SAP S/4HANA Cutover Specialist to support the transition of business operations to a new SAP S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and executing the cutover activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to business operations.



Key Responsibilities:
Cutover Planning & Execution
• 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.
Stakeholder & Change Management
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and project managers to ensure seamless execution.
• Communicate cutover status, risks, and contingency plans to project leads and stakeholders.



Qualifications:
• Experience working on Cutover teams in SAP S/4HANA deployments, preferably in a large-scale industrial company SAP deployment (automotive, manufacturing or equivalent)
• Preferred experience level: 5-7+ years of I-ERP or other large IT solution projects with multiple releases / site deployments , with 3+ years working on Cutover activities on SAP S/4HANA projects.
• Extensive hands-on experience in cutover execution, coupled with a thorough understanding of system implementation lifecycles, cutover planning, and testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in project and test management software, including Jira
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously, effectively prioritizing meeting critical deadlines.
• Strong MS Project experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead meetings, identify dependencies and risks, and coordinate tasks across teams of several hundred people.