Cutover Manager (SAP S/4HANA Transformation Programme)

Quick Facts

• Role: Cutover Manager (SAP S/4HANA Transformation Programme)

• Work pattern: Onsite in Copenhagen minimum 3 days/week, rest remote

• Engagement: Full-time

• Dates: 25 January 2027 – 31 August 2027

Description

Lead the end-to-end cutover for a major SAP S/4HANA transformation, planning and coordinating the transition from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA. Ensure a controlled go-live across multiple business functions, including hypercare stabilization and handover to operations. Manage dependencies across FI, SD, MM, integrations, and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the cutover strategy, plan, and governance structure

• Lead the cutover process from preparation through go-live and hypercare

• Coordinate cutover activities across multiple workstreams (business and technical)

• Manage dependencies across FI, SD, MM, integrations, reporting, and surrounding systems

• Facilitate cutover planning workshops and readiness assessments

• Establish and track cutover milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities

• Manage cutover risks, issues, and mitigation plans

• Coordinate stakeholders across business, IT, vendors, and programme teams

• Provide regular progress reporting to programme leadership and key stakeholders

• Lead command centre activities during go-live

• Support stabilization activities and transition into Operations during hypercare

• Ensure lessons learned and formal handover to operational support teams

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cutover Manager within large-scale ERP transformation programmes

• Hands-on experience delivering at least one full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementation

• Strong understanding of SAP FI, SD, and MM processes and their associated integrations

• Experience managing complex business and technical cutovers involving multiple systems and stakeholders

• Strong project management and coordination skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage risks, dependencies, and executive stakeholder communication

• Experience supporting go-live, hypercare, and transition to operations

• Excellent communication skills in English

Nice to Have

• SAP S/4HANA programme experience in large international organizations

• Experience working in Agile and hybrid project environments

• Knowledge of SAP migration and deployment methodologies

• Experience coordinating offshore and nearshore delivery teams