SAP Cutover Manager

Ultimate HR Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a skilled ERP Cutover Manager. The role requires developing and overseeing the ERP cutover plan, ensuring a smooth transition, and aligning teams for successful data migration. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in IT or business, 10 years of relevant experience, and a deep understanding of ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. The position offers visa, medical insurance, and other mandatory benefits as per UAE labor law.

Benefits

Visa

Medical Insurance

Mandatory benefits as per UAE labor law

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in ERP implementation cutover management or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing cutover activities for large-scale ERP implementations.
• Strong understanding of ERP system functions and business process requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and document the ERP cutover plan with timelines and dependencies.
• Coordinate and oversee all pre-cutover, cutover, and post-cutover activities.
• Ensure alignment with the overall ERP project timeline.
• Work closely with teams to align on data migration and testing.
• Communicate cutover strategies and updates to key stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with cutover activities.
• Ensure all cutover activities are documented according to project standards.

Skills

Cutover planning

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Data migration

Documentation compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Cutover Planning and: Develop refine and document the ERP cutover plan including timelines activities and dependencies.
• Coordinate and oversee all precutover cutover and postcutover activities to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Ensure alignment with the overall ERP project timeline adjusting cutover plans as necessary to accommodate changes.
• Stakeholder and Team Coordination: Work closely with technical functional and business teams to align on data migration testing validation and contingency planning.
• Communicate cutover strategies updates and progress to key stakeholders including executive sponsors project managers and department heads.
• Risk Management and Issue Resolution: Identify assess and mitigate risks associated with the cutover activities and provide rapid response to any issues encountered during the process.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to handle potential cutover setbacks ensuring minimal impact on the business.
• Documentation and Compliance: Ensure all cutover activities are documented according to project standards and regulatory requirements.
• PostImplementation Support: Oversee stabilization efforts and ensure a seamless handover to the support team for ongoing maintenance.
• Support the business in troubleshooting any postcutover issues and refine transition processes for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in information technology Business Administration or a related field (masters degree preferred).
• 10 years of experience in ERP implementation cutover management or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing cutover activities for large scale ERP implementations ideally with systems like SAP Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong understanding of ERP system functions data migration and business process requirements.

Benefits

Visa Medical Insurance and other mandatory benefits as per UAE labor law

Required Experience

Manager