Job Description
We're Hiring: SAP S/4HANA Cutover Program Manager | Amsterdam (Netherlands)
We are looking for an experienced SAP S/4HANA Cutover Program Manager to lead large-scale transformation initiatives in Amsterdam This is a 6-month contract with an immediate start.
You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the end-to-end cutover strategy for SAP ECC to S/4HANA conversion. This role requires strong leadership, deep SAP technical and functional knowledge, and the ability to manage complex, high-pressure go-live environments.
Key Responsibilities
Cutover Planning & Strategy
- Define and manage the end-to-end cutover plan, timeline, and execution strategy
- Develop integrated cutover plans across SAP, non-SAP systems, infrastructure, and business readiness
- Optimize production downtime in collaboration with BASIS and infrastructure teams
Pre-Conversion Readiness
- Validate technical readiness (SUM checks, simplification items, system freeze)
- Coordinate with BASIS teams on DMO, backups, system refreshes, and transports
- Ensure functional readiness (data validation, reconciliations, cleanup activities)
Mock Conversion Execution
- Plan and execute multiple mock runs (DEV, QA, pre-prod)
- Track performance, identify risks, and optimize timelines to reduce downtime
Governance & Stakeholder Management
- Lead cutover governance meetings across cross-functional teams
- Manage dependencies across technical, functional, data, and vendor teams
- Maintain real-time dashboards and reporting for leadership
Business Readiness & Communication
- Ensure business preparedness for downtime, freeze windows, and go-live
- Develop communication plans for stakeholders and end users
- Plan hypercare support and ensure business continuity
Data Migration & Integration
- Oversee data migration tasks including validation and reconciliation
- Coordinate integration readiness, interface management, and system activation
- Align with security teams on roles, access, and compliance
Go-Live Execution
- Lead cutover execution during go-live weekend
- Manage war room communications and issue resolution
- Ensure system validation and readiness for business operations
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of SAP experience with at least one end-to-end S/4HANA conversion
- Strong expertise in SAP BASIS, DMO, HANA migration, and system architecture
- Solid understanding of SAP functional areas (Finance, Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain)
- Proven experience managing large, complex cutovers across global programs
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
- Experience with tools like MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, SolMan/ALM
- Familiarity with SAP Activate, Agile, and hybrid delivery models
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
If you're a seasoned SAP leader with a strong track record in S/4HANA transformations and cutover management, we'd love to hear from you!
