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SAP Roll-out Cutover Manager

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues – and we hope you’ll join us in solving the next century’s. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.  

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

Role purpose

The Cutover Manager is responsible for the overall orchestration of preparation, planning and execution of SAPEX Roll-out Cutover activities and responsible to build the cutover plan, from high-level cutover principles identified in the early stages of the project (e.g. the black-out window) until consolidation of all central and local inputs into a detailed checklist.
The Cutover manager works with the different functional and technical teams and works in close collaboration with the local business cutover managers from the different plants that are in scope.

You will work on

  • Drive, define and align the Cutover strategy 
  • Define the cutover plan, in conjunction with all IT and business stakeholders
  • Collect the loading plan from the Data Migration team and integrate it in the overall Cutover plan.
  • Collect the business ramp-down and ramp-up plan and integrate it in the overall Cutover plan.
  • Develop the cut-over plan with the local business cut-over manager(s)
  • Manage the execution of the Cut-Over
  • Manage cutover communication strategy and ensure communication of cutover progress, supported by relevant statistics and dashboards.
  • Manage cutover defects (ensure correct logging, prioritization, ownership assignment and timely resolution)
  • Provide different black out window strategies (zero down time)
  • Orchestrate daily stand-up calls to monitor cutover execution progress and define actions to recuperate delays.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in SAP project delivery, of which at least 5 in a SAP S/4HANA context.
  • Experience in the manufacturing industry (preferably steel or aluminium business)
  • Experience and general knowledge about SAP and/or MES systems
  • Experience with defining and execution cutover plans for complex SAP projects in a multi-national context
  • Experience with working effectively and efficiently in a complex matrix-organisational structure
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills, must be a team player
  • Worked in onsite-offshore delivery mode
  • College or University (IT /Business Degree or Equivalent)
  • Project Management methodologies (PMI, Prince 2, Agile/Scrum, …)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Solution builder and consensus seeker
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good solution and people management skills
  • Good overall (cutover) management skills
  • Working in a multi-cultural environment
  • Preparedness to travel (within Europe) for 50% of the time

What we offer you

  • Working at the world’s only fully integrated aluminum and leading renewable energy company
  • Diverse, global teams
  • Flexible work environment/home office
  • We provide you the freedom to be creative and to learn from experts
  • Possibility to grow with the company, gain new certificates
  • Attractive benefit package

Applications from severely disabled and equally disabled people will be considered with equal suitability.
Please apply online in ONE with your CV and optionally a cover letter until: 10/01/2024 

A job where you make a difference.
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger.  Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. 

Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter.

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Posted on:  Sep 30, 2024
Location: 

Budapest, HU, 1117 Székesfehérvár, HU, 8000 Krakow, PL, 32-500 Lodz, PL, 93-428

Department:  GBS ES Strategic ERP Services
Business Area:  Global Business Services(HGBS)
Legal Entity:  Hydro Extrusion Hungary kft.
Job Type:  Permanent

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