Technical Cutover Lead

Position Title: Technical Cutover Lead

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Gurgaon

Requisition ID: 35398

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Technical Cutover Lead to oversee and manage the cutover strategy, planning, and execution for SAP S/4HANA transformation projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating technical and business activities related to data migration, system transitions, and go-live execution, ensuring minimal business disruption.

Key Responsibilities:

Cutover Planning & Strategy:

• Develop and manage the overall SAP S/4HANA cutover strategy, covering pre-cutover, cutover, and post-go-live activities.
• Create and maintain a detailed cutover plan, including system freeze, data migration, and technical go-live checkpoints.
• Define entry and exit criteria for each phase of the cutover process.
• Establish communication plans to align stakeholders, including business, IT, and third-party vendors.

Execution & Coordination:

• Lead the technical and cross-functional teams involved in technical and business cutover, including BASIS, Data Migration, Security, Infrastructure, and Functional teams.
• Manage the technical landscape transitions, ensuring proper sequencing of system upgrades, transports, and integrations.
• Oversee data migration cutover activities, collaborating with the data and functional teams to validate data consistency and accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to downtime minimization strategies and backup/recovery procedures.
• Execute dry runs and mock cutover activities to mitigate risks before go-live.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution:

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to prevent go-live disruptions.
• Conduct cutover readiness assessments, ensuring all pre-requisites are met before execution.
• Monitor real-time cutover progress, addressing any technical roadblocks or dependencies.
• Implement rollback strategies in case of cutover failure.

Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation:

• Work closely with PMO, Business Process Owners, IT Leads, and SAP Consultants to ensure alignment on cutover milestones.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to leadership and steering committees.
• Document lessons learned and continuously improve the cutover framework for future SAP projects.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 14+ years of SAP implementation experience, with at least 5+ years in a Cutover Lead role.
• Hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA transformation projects, system upgrades, or cloud migrations.

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture
• Expertise in SAP Data Migration, Transport Management (TMS), and Integration tools.
• Strong knowledge of cutover tools and methodologies (e.g., SAP Activate, SolMan, MS Project).
• Familiarity with Cloud (Azure) and on-premise SAP deployments.
• Experience with downtime optimization techniques, such as Near-Zero Downtime (NZDT) or DMO with System Move.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and coordination skills to manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to risk assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Certifications in S/4HANA or Project Management (PMI, ITIL, Agile).
• Experience working in agile and DevOps environments for SAP implementations.
• Prior experience in large-scale SAP brownfield and implementation rollouts in industries specifically CPG

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Job Family: Information Technology
Division: Global Digital Technology
Department: S4 Operations
Location(s): IN - India : Haryana : Gurgaon

Company: McCain Foods(India) P Ltd