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# SAP Cutover Manager

- **Company:** The Lever Group LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Data Migration, Microsoft Project, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, SAP Solution Manager, SAP S/4HANA, Servicenow
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2bc6dc7b9c4eb3a0

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Stakeholder management?, * 3-5 years of experience as a Cutover Lead on SAP implementation projects (ECC or S/4HANA).

 * Strong understanding of SAP modules, data migration processes, and system landscapes.
 * Excellent project management and organizational skills.
 * Ability to coordinate cross-functional and cross-geographical teams.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
 * Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, ServiceNow, SAP Solution Manager, etc.
 * English B2+.

## Description

* 89% of projects use the newest SAP technologies and frameworks.
 * Expert communities and internal courses.
 * Valuable perks to support your growth and well-being.
 * Employment security: We hire for our team, not just a specific project. If your project ends, we will find you a new one.
 * Healthy work atmosphere: On average, our employees stay in the company for 4+ years., * Develop and manage the overall cutover strategy, plan, timeline, and related governance activities.
 * Coordinate across functional, technical, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure full readiness for cutover.
 * Lead cutover planning workshops and define all tasks, dependencies, responsibilities, and validation steps.
 * Facilitate mock cutovers and rehearsals to validate processes and ensure a smooth execution.
 * Identify, track, and mitigate cutover-related risks, issues, and decision points.
 * Oversee system freeze periods, data migration, technical deployments (e.g., transports, configurations), and business validation during cutover.
 * Manage communication throughout execution, support go-live, and coordinate the transition into hypercare.


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