Project Manager_SAP - Cutover & Release

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Position: Project Manager-SAP - Cutover & Release - Manager   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

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.

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

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