Job Title : SAP Project Manager with SAP S/4HANA
Location : Sunnyvale, CA or Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Duration : 12+ Months
Job Description :
Roles and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly experienced and resilient Project Manager to lead the critical cutover phase of our SAP S/4HANA enterprise transformation. In this high-visibility role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end strategy, planning, execution, and management of the S/4HANA cutover and go-live activities.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in orchestrating complex SAP cutovers, managing intricate runbooks, coordinating data migration, and aligning business and technical teams to ensure a seamless transition from legacy systems to S/4HANA with minimal business disruption.
Key Responsibilities:
Cutover Strategy & Planning:
· Develop, own, and maintain the comprehensive S/4HANA Cutover Strategy for Operations while collaborating with XF leads, encompassing technical, functional, data migration, and business transition activities.
· Build and manage the detailed Cutover playbook (minute-by-minute/hour-by-hour project plan) integrating all tasks, dependencies, durations, and resource assignments.
· Define the ramp-down (legacy system freeze) and ramp-up (S/4HANA activation) strategies, including blackout periods and business continuity plans.
· Establish cutover governance, entry/exit criteria, and decision-making frameworks (Go/No-Go criteria).
Execution & Mock Cutovers:
· Plan, coordinate, and lead multiple Mock Cutovers (Dry Runs / Dress Rehearsals) to validate the playbook, identify bottlenecks, and optimize cutover timing.
· Direct the execution of the actual production Go-Live weekend, acting as the primary command center lead and orchestrator.
· Partner closely with the Data Migration team to ensure data extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) activities are seamlessly integrated into the cutover plan.
· Manage technical cutover activities, including system landscape provisioning, transport management, and integration enablement.
Stakeholder Management & Communication:
· Co-lead the Cutover Command Center, providing real-time status updates, identifying critical path delays, and driving rapid issue resolution.
· Communicate cutover progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to executive steering committees and key business stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Communication: Exceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills.
· Experience: 10+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience, with at least 5+ years dedicated to large-scale SAP ERP implementations.
· S/4HANA Cutover Expertise: Proven track record of successfully leading the cutover phase for at least two (2) full-lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations in highly complex, global environments.
· Methodology: Deep understanding of SAP methodology and agile/hybrid delivery models.
· Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of SAP architecture, transport management (ChaRM), data migration processes, and integration points with legacy/third-party systems.
· Crisis Management: Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure, make rapid, data-driven decisions, and manage high-stress situations during Go-Live weekends.
· Tools: Expert proficiency in project management and playbook tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow, SAP Solution Manager).
Preferred Qualifications:
· PMP, PgMP, or Certification.
· Scrum Master or Agile framework certification.
· SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Activate Project Manager).
· Experience within the tech industry.
· Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones.
Thanks & Regards
Bhavanesh Eamani
Lead Technical Recruiter
PH : 9724400073
Agile Enterprise Solutions Inc.
2591 Dallas Parkway Suite 300 Frisco, TX 75034