SAP ISU Cutover Manager - Senior Manager - 60628211

About Cognizant’s SAP Practice

Cognizant’s SAP practice is part of our Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) unit. In Cognizant’s SAP practice, we help enterprises maximize business value in the digital economy. As part of this practice, you will drive digital acceleration, to prepare our clients for the approaching autonomous business by unlocking the value of digital with industry-specific outcomes. Our extended service portfolio and business solutions help our clients gain competitive leadership, discover new revenue streams and achieve business agility—all with the operational mandates of cost and efficiency.

With Cognizant SAP, there are diverse career opportunities available to candidates due to our strong ecosystem of Hyperscalers (Microsoft, Google, AWS etc.), Partnership with next gen technology providers like BluePrism, Automation anywhere; as well as companies like Syniti, Signavio and Qualtrics and of course, across SAP technologies and products like S/4HANA, Cloud & Technology ECC, SuccessFactors, BTP, Signavio, CX and Digital Commerce and Analytics. Candidates also get exposure to functional and domain consulting and SAP strategy & road mapping.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled SAP ISU Cutover Manager who will be catering to the North America customers and involves supporting proactive and reactive business opportunities such as managed services and transformation. The individual will be closely working with our onsite sales / delivery teams, and participate in solution discussions, and workshops.

Role: SAP Industry Solution for Utilities (ISU) Cutover Lead

Job Level: Senior Manager

Location: Wall Township, NJ. Work from home - Hybrid.

Duration: Full Time only - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

We are seeking a Senior Release Cutover Manager with 12+ years of experience to oversee our SAP Release Strategies and Cut Over Manager. The Cutover lead will work closely with the other IT Project Managers Business Process owners and boundary system owners to execute the pre-cutover cutover and post cutover activity The Cutover Manager will provide the strategy approach checklists and planning to drive successful new system delivery

Role Responsibilities:

Lead the planning and execution of SAP Cutover strategies to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

Responsible for detailed project management of the cutover and conversion work to the new system, resolving discrepancies or process issues related to cutover.

Develop detailed cutover checklist and project plan incorporating both technical and operations or business tasks

Handle Billing & Payments processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions.

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with release processes.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in release management. Develop and maintain documentation for release processes, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all customers.

Monitor and report on the progress of release activities, providing regular updates to senior management.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of release processes.

Deliver training and support to team members on release management best practices and tools.

Coordinate with external vendors and partners to ensure seamless integration of third-party solutions.

Conduct post-release reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Cultivate a collaborative culture and continuous learning within the release management team.

Required Qualifications:

12+ years of experience, with a proven background in SAP ISU and Cutover Management

Possess a deep understanding of SAP release strategies and their application in a business environment.

Strong background in Billing & Payments management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions.

Exhibit excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex release schedules.

Proficient in risk management, identifying and mitigating potential issues in release processes.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.