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# SAP Integration Cutover Engineer

- **Company:** Ford Motor Company
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,100.0 - $166,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Gantt Charts, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, Build Management, SAPBasis, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5d10b764e089cb5e

## About the Role

* Requires a bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a technology-related field
 * 5+ years of experience in SAP as either a Functional or Technical resource
 * Solid understanding of the SAP landscape, SAP Transport Management System (TMS), and Change Request Management (ChaRM)
 * Strong understanding of system builds, deployment planning, environment refresh processes, and cutover execution
 * Proven project management skills with proficiency in project planning tools and Microsoft Excel
 * Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional alignment and drive teams through complex technical and operational issues
 * Proven ability to manage key relationships among diverse stakeholders involved in an upgrade or large-scale enterprise implementation environment
 * Strong understanding of end-to-end technical solutions and cross-system dependencies
 * SAP Certification is preferred

## Description

This role leads and coordinates cutover planning and execution activities for enterprise ERP deployments and releases within Ford's Integrated ERP (I-ERP) program. I-ERP is a multi-year program modernizing Finance and Purchasing business processes and applications to drive operational efficiency and material cost reduction by adopting industry-leading practices. I-ERP touches on several Ford+ Points including, but not limited to, Modernize Everywhere and Partner for Experience and Efficiency. This position provides candidates the opportunity to drive critical deployment activities, collaborate across cross-functional teams, learn various aspects of complex SAP implementations, and gain deep technical and integration expertise.

 * Lead and assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of system and business cutovers for I-ERP
 * Create, manage, and maintain Gantt charts, deployment plans, system refresh plans, milestone charts, and integration timelines
 * Coordinate cross-team system preparation, execution of build, load, and data validation activities
 * Support daily cutover operations, including preparation of daily cutover status reports and monitoring task execution
 * Monitor, manage, and track cutover defect reports, issue task initiation, and defect resolution through completion
 * Support the coordination of activities across a broad ecosystem including system integrators, SAP functional experts, technical leads, and legacy systems teams
 * Facilitate business team engagement and ensure clear, timely stakeholder communication throughout the cutover lifecycle
 * Drive cross-functional alignment and resolve complex technical and operational issues during cutover execution
 * Maintain a deep understanding of overall solutions and end-to-end dependencies across multiple systems to ensure seamless project delivery


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