SAP Cutover Manager

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SAP Cutover Manager Role

1. Cutover Strategy Development

• Develop and define the cutover strategy, ensuring it aligns with project objectives, timelines, and business needs.
• Work with key stakeholders to establish a comprehensive cutover plan, including key milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Ensure that the cutover strategy is communicated clearly to all relevant teams and is integrated into the overall project plan.

2. Cutover Planning and Coordination

• Lead the detailed planning of cutover activities, including system migrations, data transfers, and process changes.
• Coordinate across multiple teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors, to ensure all aspects of the cutover are covered.
• Schedule and manage cutover rehearsals (mock cutovers) to validate the plan and identify potential issues before the actual cutover.

3. Execution Oversight

• Oversee the execution of the cutover plan, ensuring that all tasks are carried out as scheduled and according to plan.
• Monitor real-time progress during the cutover, addressing any issues or deviations immediately.
• Ensure that all necessary approvals and checkpoints are met before proceeding to subsequent phases of the cutover.

4. Risk and Issue Management

• Identify and assess potential risks to the cutover process, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Manage any issues that arise during the cutover, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve them quickly.
• Escalate critical risks or issues to senior management, providing recommendations for resolution and contingency plans.

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for all cutover-related activities, ensuring clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and issues throughout the cutover process.
• Facilitate regular meetings and briefings to ensure that everyone is aligned and aware of their roles during the cutover.

6. Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure that all cutover activities adhere to established quality standards, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of systems and processes before and after cutover to ensure everything is functioning as expected.
• Document and track any defects or issues that arise, ensuring they are addressed promptly.

7. Resource Management

• Assess and allocate the necessary resources for the cutover, including personnel, tools, and budget.
• Coordinate with HR, project management, and other departments to ensure that all required resources are available and properly allocated.
• Monitor resource utilization throughout the cutover process, making adjustments as necessary to avoid bottlenecks.

8. Post-Cutover Support and Stabilization

• Provide immediate support following the cutover to address any issues that may arise and ensure a smooth transition.
• Monitor system performance and user feedback during the stabilization period, implementing fixes or adjustments as needed.
• Conduct a post-cutover review to assess the success of the cutover and capture lessons learned for future projects.

9. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all cutover activities, decisions, and outcomes.
• Prepare regular status reports for senior management and stakeholders, summarizing progress, risks, and issues.
• Ensure that all documentation is properly stored and accessible for future reference and audits.

By fulfilling this role and responsibilities, the SAP Cutover Manager ensures a smooth, efficient, and successful transition during system implementations, upgrades, or migrations, minimizing disruption and maximizing project success.

Our #wiproites have:

• Food Vouchers;

• Childcare assistance;

• 100% Life Insurance;

• Annual bonus (PLR);

• Two training platforms: WiLearn with 10,000 trainings

• Discounts for purchases and courses in a partner network;

• #IPreferToRefer(Wiplinks) - every contributor earns a bonus for referring a person who also becomes a #Wiproite.

• Recognition program for time in the company: commemoration with certificate + points in the “Winner Circle” program;

• Yoga, Pilates and Meditation classes;

• Online Nutritionist Program: encouraging good eating habits and defining a nutritional plan;

• Lectures and workshops: encouraging health and well-being, Career Workshops, Leadership Development Plan.

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