SAP Cutover and Deployment Manager

SAP Cutover and Deployment Manager - 3 months with likely extensionCirca £650 per day inside ir35 - Twice a week in DerbyOur client is seeking an experienced Senior SAP S/4HANA Cutover Manager to lead the planning, governance and execution of a complex enterprise SAP transformation programme.Working across business and technical teams, you will take ownership of end-to-end cutover planning, deployment readiness, go-live governance and hypercare, ensuring a controlled transition into production with minimal business disruption.This is a senior delivery role requiring excellent stakeholder management, strong governance experience and a proven track record of leading SAP cutovers within large-scale transformation programmes.Essential Experience10+ years' experience delivering SAP transformation programmes.At least 5 years leading SAP cutover and deployment activities.Proven experience delivering SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementations.Experience establishing and leading Cutover Management Offices (CMO).Strong background coordinating Finance, HR and Payroll deployments.Experience managing enterprise data migration and reconciliation.Demonstrable experience defining rollback and contingency strategies.Experience leading Command Centre operations and Hypercare.Executive-level stakeholder management, including Go/No-Go governance.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and own the overall cutover strategy and integrated deployment plan.Lead deployment readiness across business, technical and third-party workstreams.Manage cutover planning, rehearsals, mock cutovers and production deployment.Drive governance, risk management and Go/No-Go decision making.Coordinate data migration, integration activities and deployment dependencies.Lead Command Centre activities during go-live and transition into Hypercare.Ensure business readiness, operational preparedness and successful support handover.Key SkillsSAP Activate MethodologySAP S/4HANA Public CloudCutover Strategy & ExecutionGo-Live ReadinessDeployment & Release ManagementRollback & Contingency PlanningData Migration & ReconciliationIntegration DeploymentCommand Centre LeadershipBusiness Readiness & AdoptionVendor & System Integrator ManagementExecutive Stakeholder ManagementRisk, Issue & Dependency ManagementSAP Cloud ALM (desirable)This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices.This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.TPBN1_UKTJ