- Deployment Strategy & Planning:
- Expertise in defining and executing deployment strategies for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.
- Strong knowledge of cutover planning, sequencing, and readiness assessment.
- Stage Gate & Governance:
- Experience managing stage gate reviews, sign-offs, and compliance checkpoints.
- Risk Management:
- Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate deployment risks proactively.
- SAP Activate & Agile Delivery:
- Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and Agile/Hybrid delivery models.
- Integration Awareness:
- Understanding of dependencies across Finance, Engagement Management, BI & Reporting, and Data Migration workstreams.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Deployment Leadership
- Own the deployment workstream for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation.
- Define and manage deployment strategy, readiness assessments, and cutover plans.
- Lead stage gate reviews and ensure compliance with program governance.
Execution & Oversight
- Coordinate cutover activities across multiple workstreams and geographies.
- Set up and manage command center for go-live and hypercare support.
- Monitor deployment progress and resolve issues in real time.
Stakeholder Management
- Drive alignment between business, technology, and leadership teams for deployment readiness.
- Communicate deployment status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior stakeholders.
Quality & Risk Management
- Validate readiness criteria and ensure smooth transition to production.
- Implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans for critical deployment activities.