Project Manager_SAP - Cutover & Release
Ernst Young · Hyderabad · onsite · Posted 55d ago
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Position: Project Manager-SAP - Cutover Release
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) Preferably Engineering
- Minimum 3-4 E2E Implementation Project along with experience in Support / Roll out / Upgrade Projects
- Min 10-12 Years of relevant of consulting experience SAP Implementation
- 3+ years in SAP release management and cutover roles.
- Strong hands-on experience in SAP implementation delivery (S/4HANA preferred)
- Proven experience managing end-to-end Cutover Release activities from a Project Manager perspective
- Good understanding of functional/domain knowledge and Implementation Methodology
Professional Mandatory Requirements:
- Good understanding of functional/domain processes across SAP modules and implementation methodologies
- Solid understanding of SAP implementation methodologies (SAP Activate), along with strong knowledge of SAP architecture, modules, and cross-module integration points.
- Proven experience managing SAP S/4HANA projects, including Fit-Gap, Data Migration, Testing, Cutover Hypercare.
- Ensure strong project governance, documentation, and adherence to delivery milestones.
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, resource needs, and delivery plans while developing and monitoring project schedules, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
- Experience in planning, managing, and executing end-to-end cutover strategies and release cycles (Dev Test Production)
- Ability to:
- Develop and manage comprehensive cutover plans including business, technical, and data migration activities
- Lead mock cutovers, readiness assessments, and Go/No-Go discussions
- Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and contingency plans during cutover
- Strong project management experience including stakeholder management, governance, and reporting
- Coordinate with functional, technical, infrastructure, and business teams for seamless execution
- Experience in:
- Transport management and release governance
- Environment planning and system readiness
- Integration sequencing across SAP modules
- Drive business IT alignment during cutover and release phases
- Strong exposure to SAP Activate, Agile, or Hybrid delivery methodologies
- Proficiency in project and release management tools such as:
- MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera
- JIRA, Azure DevOps (ADO), CHARM or similar tools
- Oversee hyper care handover and stabilization activities and Support early-life operations until systems stabilize
- Experience in onshore-offshore/global delivery models
- Act as the primary liaison for clients and business stakeholders while conducting regular status meetings, steering committee updates, and managing stakeholder expectations.
Added Advantage:
- Functional exposure to modules like FICO, MM, SD, PP, QM, HCM, Ariba, MDG
- Cross-module integration knowledge
- SAP certifications (SAP Activate or module-specific)
- Experience in large-scale or multi-country implementations
- Exposure to Middle East or global SAP programs
- Knowledge of ITIL framework and release management best practices
Roles/Responsibilities:
- Act as Cutover Release Project Manager for SAP implementation programs
- Own and manage:
- Cutover planning, tracking, and execution
- Release management lifecycle and deployment governance
- Define and execute cutover strategies aligned with project timelines and business prioritiesLead cross-functional coordination across SAP modules and external systems
- Ensure readiness of:
- Systems
- Data migration
- Interfaces
- Business users
- Conduct cutover rehearsals, readiness checks, and stakeholder reviews
- Drive effective communication during cutover window, including issue escalation and resolution
- Ensure successful Go-Live and transition to Hypercare
- Manage post go-live stabilization and support transition activities
- Provide continuous improvement recommendations based on lessons learned
- Provide post-go-live support and continuous improvement recommendations. .
General:
- Should have good written communication skills.
- Should be able to handle the client individually.
- Ability to flex working hours to support US-based collaboration.
- Ability to travel if required.
- Middle East -SAP implementation experience preferred.
Disclaimer: This job posting and Location has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
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