Job Title: SAP Technical Cutover Manager
This role is responsible for leading and coordinating technical SAP localization and deployment tasks throughout the life of the project.
* Technical landscape readiness
* Completion of remaining SAP build configuration and development activities
* Completion of technical activities to localize SAP S/4HANA according to regional requirements in Asia
Key responsibilities include:
* Co-lead end-to-end SAP technical activities with project teams to guide 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 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 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
Requirements
* 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 their integration points
* Prior hands-on experience with SAP configuration, development, implementation, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical defects
* Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Skills
* Experience with prior projects with a successful cutover to go-live with SAP S/4HANA
* Familiarity with Agile and hybrid waterfall and Agile project methodologies