SAP Program Cutover Manager
SAP Program Cutover Manager
- Location Frankfurt
- Expertise SAP
- Job Type Contract
- Salary Competitive
Energize SAP is currently looking for a Senior SAP Cutover Manager to support a large S/4HANA transformation programme on a contract basis.
The focus of the role is to take ownership of the cutover strategy and execution across a complex, multi-system landscape in preparation for a major go-live planned for 2028.
This is a senior position in a large enterprise environment, requiring strong coordination skills across IT, business, and multiple project streams.
Your responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the overall cutover strategy
- Plan and coordinate all cutover activities end-to-end
- Organise dress rehearsals, mock runs, and final go-live execution
- Align multiple projects, systems, and stakeholders
- Identify risks, dependencies, and critical transition points
- Ensure clear governance, reporting, and decision-making during cutover phases
- Work with tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps
Your profile:
- 10+ years experience in SAP cutover / go-live management
- Strong experience with large S/4HANA transformation programmes
- Good understanding of SAP architecture (Basis, integrations, migrations)
- Experience in cross-module environments (e.g. FI/CO)
- Proven experience with large-scale “big bang” cutovers
- Experience in complex enterprise organisations (200,000+ users)
- Strong communication skills, including C-level stakeholder management
- German language is required
Contract details:
- Start: April/May 2026
- Duration: until March 2028 + extension
- Working model: Hybrid
- Mostly remote
- Onsite in Frankfurt (occasional travel to Berlin) around 2/3 days per month, moreso during cutover phases
We also offer referral fees for successful introductions.
