SAP S/4HANA Cutover Specialist

HCLTech; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A technology consultancy firm in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a SAP S/4HANA Cutover Specialist. The role involves managing cutover activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring a seamless transition to a new SAP environment. The ideal candidate should have 5-7+ years of experience in I-ERP projects, proficiency in project management tools like Jira, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary between $69,000 and $177,000 annually, with benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience working on Cutover teams in SAP S/4HANA deployments, preferably in a large-scale industrial company.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously, effectively prioritizing meeting critical deadlines.
• Strong understanding of system implementation lifecycles, cutover planning, and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the cutover strategy and execution roadmap for SAP S/4HANA.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure timely and accurate data transfer and system readiness for go-live.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and communicate cutover status.

Skills

Cutover execution experience

Project management proficiency

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication abilities

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

5-7+ years of I-ERP or large IT solution projects

Experience with SAP S/4HANA deployments

Tools

Jira

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self‑motivated SAP S/4HANA Cutover Specialist to join in in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity. The ideal candidate will support the transition of business operations to a new SAP S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and executing the cutover activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to business operations.

Job Title: S/4HANA Cutover Specialist

Job ID: 82094

Position Type: Full‑time

Location: Dearborn, MI

Role/Responsibilities:

• Cutover Planning & Execution
• Develop and manage the cutover strategy, plan, and detailed execution roadmap for SAP S/4HANA implementation.
• Define and coordinate cutover governance, roles & responsibilities, and stakeholder alignment.
• Work with business, IT, and third‑party vendors to ensure alignment on cutover activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with system downtime, data migration, and business continuity.
• Develop and execute mock cutovers to validate and refine the cutover approach.
• Data Migration & System Readiness
• Coordinate with data migration teams to ensure timely and accurate data transfer. Validate that all SAP S/4HANA system configurations and integrations are ready for go‑live.
• Ensure that all necessary pre‑cutover and post‑cutover activities are completed on schedule.
• Testing & Hypercare. Oversee cutover testing, dress rehearsals, and dry‑run execution.
• Work closely with the testing teams to ensure system stability post‑cutover.
• Stakeholder & Change Management
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and project managers to ensure seamless execution.
• Communicate cutover status, risks, and contingency plans to project leads and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Experience working on Cutover teams in SAP S/4HANA deployments, preferably in a large‑scale industrial company SAP deployment (automotive, manufacturing or equivalent)
• Preferred experience level: 5-7+ years of I‑ERP or other large IT solution projects with multiple releases / site deployments, with 3+ years working on Cutover activities on SAP S/4HANA projects.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in cutover execution, coupled with a thorough understanding of system implementation lifecycles, cutover planning, and testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in project and test management software, including Jira
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously, effectively prioritizing meeting critical deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a meticulous and detail‑oriented approach.
• Exceptional flexibility and adaptability to evolving priorities and dynamic business requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead meetings, identify dependencies and risks, and coordinate tasks across teams of several hundred people

Pay and Benefits:

Pay Range Minimum: $ 69,000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $ 177,000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits:

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need‑based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior‑level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.