Immediate Start | Contract | Cutover Lead - SAP S/4HANA

Oliver James; Bern; Hybrid; CHF 136.000 - 194.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oliver James seeks an experienced Cutover Lead for a large SAP S/4HANA transformation in Bern. The role oversees cutover work packages, coordinates cross-functional teams, and drives structured transitions from SAP R/3 to S/4HANA.

You will plan workshops, ensure quality and manage timelines and risks. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in transformation delivery, strong stakeholder management, and proven SAP cutover experience.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience delivering complex transformation projects.
• Strong background in project, programme or transformation management.
• Proven experience coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong risk management, escalation and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and drive execution.
• Cutover experience within SAP transformation or S/4HANA programmes.
• Knowledge of SAP Activate or comparable transformation methodologies.
• Understanding of freeze periods, quality gates and phased go-live approaches.
• Conceptual knowledge of SAP modules including PS/PPM, EAM/PM, MM/PUR, SD/LOG and FI/CO.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, MS Project or similar project management tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate the development of cutover work instructions and operational workarounds.
• Plan and facilitate workshops with business stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Ensure quality, completeness and consistency of work packages, including cross-functional dependencies.
• Monitor cutover timelines, milestones, risks and escalations.
• Coordinate activities across PPM/PS, EAM, Logistics, Purchasing and Finance.
• Represent the business division within the wider transformation and cutover programme.
• Communicate decisions, requirements and risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the central point of contact between the business and the cutover organisation.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Stakeholder management

Transformation management

Risk management

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Cutover Lead - SAP S/4HANA Transformation

Type: Immediate start until the end of January 2027 (extension likely but not guaranteed)

Location: Hybrid - 3 days on site in Bern

Hourly Rate: Up to 120 CHF per hour dependant on experience

We are seeking an experienced Cutover Lead to support a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programme, managing the development and coordination of cutover work packages across multiple business functions.

This role is responsible for ensuring a structured, coordinated and successful transition from SAP R/3 to S/4HANA, working closely with business stakeholders, subject matter experts and the wider cutover organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development of cutover work instructions and operational workarounds.
• Plan and facilitate workshops with business stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Ensure quality, completeness and consistency of work packages, including cross-functional dependencies.
• Monitor cutover timelines, milestones, risks and escalations.
• Coordinate activities across PPM/PS, EAM, Logistics, Purchasing and Finance.
• Represent the business division within the wider transformation and cutover programme.
• Communicate decisions, requirements and risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the central point of contact between the business and the cutover organisation.
• 10+ years of experience delivering complex transformation projects.
• Strong background in project, programme or transformation management.
• Proven experience coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong risk management, escalation and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and drive execution.
• Very good German and good English language skills.
• Cutover experience within SAP transformation or S/4HANA programmes.
• Knowledge of SAP Activate or comparable transformation methodologies.
• Understanding of freeze periods, quality gates and phased go-live approaches.
• Conceptual knowledge of SAP modules including PS/PPM, EAM/PM, MM/PUR, SD/LOG and FI/CO.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, MS Project or similar project management tools.