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Cognizant's SAP practice is part of our Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) unit, helping enterprises maximize business value in the digital economy. As a key member of this practice, you will drive digital acceleration, preparing our clients for the autonomous business by unlocking the value of digital with industry-specific outcomes.

Our extended service portfolio and business solutions enable our clients to gain competitive leadership, discover new revenue streams, and achieve business agility-all with the operational mandates of cost and efficiency.

Cognizant is a Global Strategic Service Provider (GSSP) of SAP services with a presence across the world. Our strong client base includes 13% of Fortune 500 companies, 3 of the top 5 Fortune 500 Pharma companies, 2 of the top 5 Fortune 500 technology companies, 3 of the top 5 Fortune 500 Industrial companies, and 4 of the top 5 Global Animal health companies by turnover.

We are certified in multiple SAP technologies, including SAP BTP Operations, SAP Cloud and Infrastructure Operations, DevOps, SAP S/4HANA Solutions Operations, SAP SuccessFactors Solutions Operations, SAP HANA Operations, and SAP Business Suite Solutions Operations.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a highly skilled SAP Cutover Manager to cater to North America customers, supporting proactive and reactive business opportunities such as managed services and transformation.

The individual will work closely with our onsite sales/delivery teams, participating in solution discussions and workshops.

1. Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements for IT projects.
2. Maintain clear and effective communication with customers, ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations.
3. Lead and coordinate project teams, encouraging teamwork and ensuring each team member understands their role and responsibilities.
4. Supervise and run project budgets, making informed decisions to optimize resource utilization and control costs.
5. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to prevent potential issues that could impact project success.
6. Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to ensure work meets established standards and requirements.
7. Develop and execute a detailed cutover plan, coordinating activities to minimize downtime and disruptions during the transition phase.
8. Efficiently allocate resources, including personnel and technology, to meet project and cutover requirements.
9. Implement effective change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of new systems or processes.
10. Address and resolve issues promptly, collaborating with team members and stakeholders to find solutions and keep the project on track.
11. Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and cutover plans.
12. Conduct post-implementation reviews to evaluate project success, identify lessons learned, and apply insights to future projects.
13. Find opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance project management and cutover processes.
14. Provide necessary training and support to end-users during the cutover phase to ensure a smooth transition to new systems or processes.
15. Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and industry best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

10+ years of experience, with a solid background in SAP Cutover Management.

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.

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