Ultimate HR Solutions is hiring for Cutover Manager - Coupa for one of the clients in UAE, who is responsible to lead the dress rehearsal and cutover phases for a Coupa Greenfield Implementation within a large organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex ERP/SaaS implementations, ensuring seamless transitions from legacy systems to Coupa. This role requires close coordination with cross-functional teams, proactive risk management, and meticulous execution of cutover plans.

Responsibilities

Cutover Planning & Execution: Develop and own the cutover strategy, ensuring all tasks, dependencies, and milestones are clearly defined.

Dress Rehearsal Management: Plan and execute mock cutovers (dress rehearsals) to validate readiness, identify gaps, and mitigate risks.

Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with business units, IT teams, system integrators, and third-party vendors to align cutover activities.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks related to cutover execution and implement mitigation strategies to prevent business disruptions.

Go-Live Readiness & Hypercare: Establish and monitor cutover success criteria, ensuring a smooth transition and a robust hyper-care plan post go-live.

Communication & Reporting: Provide regular updates to leadership, ensuring transparency on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

Process & Compliance: Ensure cutover activities adhere to best practices, governance, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills:

Experience in industries such as finance, retail, healthcare, or manufacturing.

Proven experience in managing cutover and dress rehearsal phases for Coupa Greenfield Implementations in large enterprises.

Strong background in ERP/SaaS implementations with expertise in procurement and financial systems.

Hands-on experience in developing cutover playbooks, command centres, and runbooks.

Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and manage multiple stakeholders.