SAP Deployment & Cutover Sub-Lead

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 126,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Deployment & Cutover Sub-Lead to guide a transition from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA. You will develop and execute a comprehensive cutover strategy, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth go-live with minimal disruption.

You will monitor progress, address issues, and implement contingency plans while leveraging your SAP BASIS and AWS expertise to optimize deployment and ensure system stability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with SAP BASIS administration, AWS cloud infrastructure, and SAP lifecycle.
• Exposure to migrations, data validation, and post-cutover support.
• Experience leading large-scale ERP deployments, especially SAP S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cutover strategies for a seamless SAP S/4HANA go-live.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate deployment activities.
• Oversee and support BASIS activities during deployment and cutover.
• Leverage AWS and SAP lifecycle knowledge to optimize deployment processes.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to cutover and deployment.
• Monitor progress and provide status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

SAP BASIS administration

AWS cloud infrastructure

SAP lifecycle

ERP deployments

Data validation

S/4HANA migration experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP Basis tools

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work:

As the Deployment & Cutover Sub-Lead, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the organization through a seamless transition from its legacy systems to the new SAP S/4HANA production environment. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive cutover strategy, ensuring that all technical and business processes are migrated efficiently and with minimal disruption. Your work will involve close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to coordinate activities, manage timelines, and address any issues that arise during the transition. You will also be expected to monitor progress, provide status updates, and implement contingency plans as needed to guarantee a successful go‑live.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute cutover strategies to ensure a seamless transition from the legacy environment to the new SAP S/4HANA production system
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to coordinate deployment activities and minimize business disruption
• Oversee and support BASIS activities related to system deployment and cutover
• Leverage AWS and SAP lifecycle knowledge to optimize deployment processes - Identify and mitigate risks associated with cutover and deployment
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders throughout the transition
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during cutover to ensure system stability and performance

Here’s what you need:

• 7+ years of experience with SAP BASIS administration, a strong understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure, and a deep familiarity with the SAP application lifecycle
• Exposure to tools and processes such as system migrations, data validation, and post‑cutover support will be highly beneficial
• Experience leading or supporting large‑scale ERP deployments, particularly those involving SAP S/4HANA, will help you anticipate challenges and proactively resolve them

Nice to have:

• Ability to navigate complex technical environments and coordinate with diverse stakeholders will be key to ensuring a smooth and effective transition for the organization
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Eligibility requirements:

• US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
• Active Secret Clearance
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below.

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia is:

$126,300—$243,100 USD

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