Lead Cutover Manager (m/w/d)

Emagine is seeking an experienced Lead Cutover Manager (m/w/d) to drive a key BPO transformation program and to take full ownership of all cutover activities. You will ensure a seamless migration from legacy systems to SAP and maintain business continuity throughout critical go-live phases. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, system integrators, and senior stakeholders.

Location: 50% Remote, and the rest in Nijmegen, the NetherlandsStart: ASAPWorkload: Full-time (5 days/week)Languages: Excellent English or Dutch

Main Responsibilities:

Own and manage the end-to-end cutover strategy for SAP and connected systems, covering all pre-, during-, and post-go-live activities.

• Lead planning workshops with business, IT, and integrators to define scope, timelines, and responsibilities.

• Coordinate activities across functional (SD, PMC, EWM, PRD, QM, FICO, etc.), technical, and business teams.

• Define data migration sequencing, technical downtimes, and validation checkpoints.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cutover runbook, including timelines, dependencies, critical paths, and a clear RACI.

• Lead rehearsals and go-live execution, ensuring adherence to plan and timely escalation of issues.

• Monitor readiness, risks, and issues within a structured governance framework.

• Provide leadership during cutover execution and oversee a smooth transition into hypercare and the new operational environment.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Business Administration, IT, Finance, or related field.

• 3+ years of SAP project delivery experience, including 2+ years as a Cutover Manager or similar.

• Proven success in at least two full-cycle SAP implementations across Finance, Logistics, Warehousing, or Sales.

• Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA and complex international system landscapes.

• Solid understanding of data migration, system landscapes, and business process integration.

• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams, vendors, and distributed teams.

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Hands-on, proactive problem solver who stays calm under pressure.

• Fluent English required; German and Dutch are a plus.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!