Are you a seasoned expert in SAP technical cutover management? Do you have a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams through complex SAP implementation projects? We are seeking an experienced Technical Cutover Manager to join our team!
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated and results-driven individual to take on a challenging role that combines technical expertise with leadership skills. As a Technical Cutover Manager, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end SAP technical activities, including localization and deployment tasks, to ensure successful project delivery.
You will work closely with project managers, functional leads, technical platform leads, SAP developers, and business stakeholders to complete all technical activities in a pre-planned and pre-defined sequence. Your primary goal will be to ensure alignment with project goals, milestones, and specific deliverables.
Responsibilities
* Co-lead end-to-end SAP technical activities with K-C leadership and PMO to guide the project team's efforts to successfully go-live with localization and deployment of a previously built greenfield global template of SAP S/4HANA in the RISE private cloud in MS Azure to K-C business segments in Asia.
* Lead and coordinate technical SAP localization and deployment tasks throughout the life of the project including technical landscape readiness, completion of remaining SAP build configuration and development activities and completion of technical activities to localize SAP S/4HANA according to regional requirements in Asia.
* Collaborate with K-C leadership, project managers, functional leads, technical platform leads, SAP developers, and business stakeholders to complete all technical activities in a pre-planned and pre-defined sequence to ensure alignment with project goals, milestones and specific deliverables.
* Manage and document traceability between technical requirements, business requirements, completion of deliverables that meet requirements, testing activities and defect resolution through go-live and into hypercare.
* Provide leadership and mentorship to other cutover business and technical team members and adhere to SAP S/4HANA cutover best practices and standards.
* Track and report technical cutover preparation and progress, risks, actions, issues and decisions to project leadership through the Microsoft Asure DevOps (ADO) project management tool, meetings, emails and project documents.
Requirements
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced candidate who has:
* 5+ years of experience in SAP technical cutover management, with at least 5 years in a technical cutover or related technical leadership role.
* Strong understanding of SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, WM, BW and more) and their integration points.
* Prior hands-on experience with SAP configuration, development, implementation troubleshooting and resolution of technical defects is required for this Technical Cutover Manager to manage all technical activities of other technical cutover resources.
* Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills
A strong background in Agile and hybrid waterfall and Agile project methodologies is a plus, but not required.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* Health insurance
* Dental Plan
* Life insurance
* Transportation vouchers
* Meal/Food Voucher
* Childcare assistance
* Gympass
* TCS Cares – free 0800 that provides psychological assistance (24 hrs/day), legal, social and financial assistance to associates
* Partnership with SESC
* Reimbursement of Certifications
* Free TCS Learning Portal – Online courses and live training
* International experience opportunity
* Discount Partnership with Universities and Language Schools
* Bring Your Buddy – By referring people you become eligible to receive a bonus for each hire
* TCS Gems – Recognition for performance
* Xcelerate – Free Mentoring Career Platform