Job Description: SAP Technical Cutover Manager (S/4HANA Private Cloud Transformation)
Contract Length: 12 months
Rate: £700/day (Inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week travel to the North East of England required

We are looking for an experienced SAP Technical Cutover Manager to lead the technical cutover for a large-scale S/4HANA Private Cloud Transformation project. This is a critical role responsible for managing all technical aspects of the cutover process, ensuring a seamless migration with minimal disruption to business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of the technical cutover plan, including system migration, data loads, and infrastructure readiness.
Oversee all technical cutover activities such as data migration, system decommissioning, and system integration points.
Work closely with technical teams (Basis, Infrastructure, Data, and Application teams) to ensure readiness and smooth transition to the new S/4HANA environment.
Collaborate with functional teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to align technical and business cutover activities.
Perform detailed cutover rehearsals, dry runs, and dress rehearsals to ensure technical processes are well-tested and understood.
Identify potential technical risks and bottlenecks, providing mitigation strategies and ensuring effective contingency planning.
Manage go-live technical support and ensure post-cutover stabilization, with a focus on system performance, data integrity, and operational continuity.

Key Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Technical Cutover Manager on large SAP projects, especially S/4HANA transformations.
Strong technical knowledge of SAP systems, including cloud-based implementations (S/4HANA Private Cloud preferred).
Hands-on experience with data migration, system integrations, infrastructure changes, and technical cutover processes.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams (Basis, Infrastructure, Data, Application) and align them to cutover milestones.
Strong problem-solving and risk management skills, with experience in contingency planning for technical issues.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, ensuring smooth coordination between business and technical teams.
Flexibility to travel to the North East of England 3 days a week, with remote working for the remainder.

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