Cutover Manager - SAP

Cutover Manager
SAP ECC to S/4

HANA

12 month contract |Day rate £650-750 Outside IR35

Hybrid 1-2 days per month in Central London office

Were looking for an experienced Cutover Manager to support a SAP ECC to S/4

HANA programme. This role will take ownership of cutover planning and execution, ensuring a controlled and well-coordinated transition into production.

The Role

Youll be responsible for shaping and delivering the overall cutover approach and strategy, bringing together technical, data, and business activities to ensure a smooth deployment.

Working across multiple teams, youll provide structure and coordination during the final stages of delivery, ensuring everything is aligned ahead of go-live.

Key Responsibilities

Work with other key senior stakeholders to define the Cutover Strategy.

Build and maintain a detailed integrated cutover plan covering all activities.

• Coordinate inputs across technical, functional, and data teams.
• Define timelines including system freeze periods and release windows.
• Lead rehearsal cycles to validate readiness ahead of go-live.
• Take ownership during deployment, coordinating activity end-to-end.
• Manage risks, issues, and escalations during the cutover window.