Sr. SAP S/4Hana Cutover Manager

ClifyX; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ClifyX Inc is seeking an experienced Cutover Manager to lead large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation cutovers. You will orchestrate data migration, reconciliation, and technical cutovers across multiple sites, ensuring readiness through mock cutovers and post-go-live stabilization.

Strong governance and stakeholder management are essential for success. Ideal candidates bring 12–15+ years of SAP experience and proven leadership in complex programs, with deep knowledge of FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, EWM,

Qualifications

• . 12–15+ years of SAP experience with hands-on leadership in complex SAP implementation, migration or transformation programs.
• . Proven experience as a Cutover Manager / Deployment Manager on at least one major SAP S/4HANA implementation.
• . Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA conversion/migration and Selective Data Transition concepts.
• . Experience coordinating complex data migration, reconciliation, integration and technical cutover activities.
• . Strong understanding of SAP functional and technical dependencies across FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, EWM, PM, Basis, Security, ABAP and Interfaces.
• . Experience developing and managing integrated cutover plans with thousands of interdependent activities.
• . Strong command of critical-path management, dependency management, risk management and escalation governance.
• . Experience conducting mock cutovers, dress rehearsals, production cutovers and post-go-live stabilization.
• . Familiarity with tools such as SAP Cloud ALM, SAP Solution Manager, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps or equivalent program management tools.
• . Excellent stakeholder management skills across business, IT, implementation partners and vendors.
• . Strong executive communication skills for cutover-readiness reporting to senior leadership.
• . Ability to lead distributed global teams during high-pressure go-live periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own end-to-end cutover strategy and execution for SAP S/4HANA initiatives.
• Develop and maintain integrated cutover plans with thousands of interdependent activities.
• Coordinate data migration, reconciliation, and technical cutover activities across multiple sites.
• Drive risk, dependency, and escalation governance to ensure go-live readiness.
• Conduct mock cutovers, dress rehearsals, and post-go-live stabilization activities.

Skills

SAP experience

Cutover Manager

S/4HANA

Data migration

Integration

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Goverance

Tools

SAP Cloud ALM

SAP Solution Manager

Microsoft Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

• 12–15+ years of SAP experience, with hands‑on leadership experience in complex SAP implementation, migration or transformation programs.
• Proven experience as a Cutover Manager / Deployment Manager on at least one major SAP S/4HANA implementation.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA conversion/migration and Selective Data Transition concepts.
• Experience coordinating complex data migration, reconciliation, integration and technical cutover activities.
• Strong understanding of SAP functional and technical dependencies across areas such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, EWM, PM, Basis, Security, ABAP and Interfaces, as applicable to program scope.
• Experience developing and managing integrated cutover plans with thousands of interdependent business and technical activities is highly desirable.
• Strong command of critical-path management, dependency management, risk management and escalation governance.
• Experience conducting mock cutovers, dress rehearsals, production cutovers and post-go-live stabilization.
• Familiarity with tools such as SAP Cloud ALM, SAP Solution Manager, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps or equivalent program management tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across business, IT, SAP implementation partners and third-party vendors.
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to provide concise cutover-readiness reporting to senior program leadership.
• Ability to lead distributed global teams and operate effectively during high-pressure go-live periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Selective Data Transition / Hybrid migration approaches, including coordination with specialist SDT tooling/partners.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-site or multi-business-unit SAP S/4HANA transformations.
• Previous experience leading complex cutovers involving multiple legacy systems, interfaces and third-party applications.
• SAP S/4HANA implementation or relevant SAP certification preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, natural resources, utilities, automotive or other asset-intensive industries would be advantageous.