Lead Cutover Manager - SAP S/4HANA (FICO & Ariba) at Archtexx Consulting GmbH

Bad Soden, Hesse, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SAP S/4HANA, FICO, Ariba, Data Migration, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Communication, Governance, Business Process Integration, Technical Downtime Planning, Cross-Functional Coordination, Risk Management, Cutover Strategy, Hypercare Transition

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Archtexx Consulting GmbH is seeking a Lead Cutover Manager to join our growing SAP transformation practice. In this key role, you will take ownership of planning and executing cutover activities for S/4HANA programs, ensuring seamless migration from legacy systems with a focus on FICO and Ariba. You will lead cross-functional teams, align stakeholders, and safeguard business continuity during critical go-live phases. Tasks As a Lead Cutover Manager, you will be responsible for: Designing and managing the end-to-end cutover strategy for S/4HANA programs with emphasis on FICO and Ariba. Leading cutover planning workshops with business, IT, and system integrators to define scope, timelines, and responsibilities. Coordinating activities across functional (FICO, Ariba, MM, SD, etc.), technical, and business teams to ensure alignment. Managing data migration sequencing, technical downtime planning, and validation checkpoints. Monitoring readiness, risks, and issues with a structured cutover governance model. Providing leadership and escalation management during cutover rehearsals and go-live. Driving hypercare transition and ensuring stability in the post-go-live period. Requirements Completed degree in Business Administration, IT, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of experience in SAP project delivery, with at least 3+ years in a Cutover Manager or equivalent role. Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA programs, ideally with exposure to FICO and Ariba modules. Strong understanding of system landscapes, data migration, and business process integration. Experience coordinating across multiple workstreams, vendors, and geographies. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Hands-on problem-solving mindset with ability to manage high-pressure go-live scenarios. Proficiency in English (written and spoken) required; German is a plus. Willingness to travel within Europe. Benefits Opportunity to play a key leadership role in large-scale S/4HANA transformations. A collaborative team culture with space for creativity and autonomy Exposure to international projects and cross-industry clients. Flexible work arrangements and attractive employee benefits Continuous learning: access to global training platforms and certifications. Regular team-building events and professional networking opportunities. Join Archtexx Consulting GmbH as a Lead Cutover Manager and elevate your career in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. Shape go-lives, minimize risk, and enable business success with your leadership and expertise.

Responsibilities

The Lead Cutover Manager will design and manage the end-to-end cutover strategy for S/4HANA programs, focusing on FICO and Ariba. This role involves leading cross-functional teams and ensuring business continuity during critical go-live phases.