We are seeking an experienced SAP Cutover Lead to drive cutover strategy, planning, and execution for a large-scale SAP program. This is an 18-month contract role for a hands-on leader who can coordinate cross-functional teams through mock cutovers, go-live, and hypercare.
Responsibilities
- Develop and own the end-to-end cutover strategy, master cutover plan, and detailed run-books covering data migration, system conversion, interfaces, and business readiness activities.
- Lead planning and execution of mock cutovers/dress rehearsals, capturing lessons learned and refining timelines and sequencing ahead of go-live.
- Coordinate across functional and technical workstreams (Basis, Data Migration, Development, Security, Testing, Business) to align cutover dependencies and critical path.
- Define cutover governance: command center structure, roles/responsibilities, escalation paths, and go/no-go decision criteria.
- Manage the cutover command center during go-live, tracking task execution against the run-book and resolving issues in real time.
- Lead hypercare planning and transition to steady-state support post go-live.
- Report cutover status, risks, and issues to program leadership and client stakeholders.
- Ensure downtime windows, rollback plans, and contingency procedures are documented and tested.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of SAP program/project experience, with 3+ full lifecycle implementations in a Cutover Lead or similar role.
- Proven experience leading cutover for large, complex SAP programs (S/4HANA experience strongly preferred).
- Utility industry experience preferred (IS-U, EAM, or similar).
- Strong knowledge of data migration approaches, interface cutover sequencing, and Basis/technical cutover activities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to lead command center operations under pressure.
- Experience with cutover tooling (e.g., Excel-based run-books, cutover management tools) and MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
- Availability to support after-hours/weekend go-live events as required.
Details
- Contract: 18 months, likely extension based on program needs.
- Location: Remote with travel to Florida
Pay: $100.00 - $150.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Juno Beach, FL 33408
