Our Ottawa based client, is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Cutover Lead to lead the planning and execution of the City's SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA transformation cutover.This individual will represent the City's interests while working closely with IBM (System Integrator) and internal business, functional, technical, infrastructure, security, and operational teams to ensure a successful go-live.This is a leadership-focused role requiring proven SAP S/4HANA cutover experience, strong governance capabilities, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage the City's integrated SAP S/4HANA cutover plan.Coordinate all City-owned cutover activities, dependencies, milestones, risks, and resource requirements.Lead cutover planning across business, functional, technical, infrastructure, security, data migration, and operational workstreams.Coordinate closely with IBM and City project leadership throughout planning and execution.Lead cutover rehearsals, mock cutovers, blackout planning, business ramp-down/ramp-up, operational readiness, and deployment activities.Validate readiness across all workstreams and support executive Go/No-Go decision making.Monitor risks, dependencies, critical path activities and issue resolution throughout the cutover lifecycle.Support transition into Hypercare and operational sustainment following go-live.Provide executive-level reporting, governance support,



and stakeholder communications throughout the engagement.Required ExperienceProven experience serving as the Cutover Lead on at least one SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA transformation.Experience developing and executing enterprise cutover strategies for large SAP programs.Strong understanding of:SAP S/4HANA transformationsCutover planningData migrationBusiness continuityBusiness readinessOperational readinessHypercare planningExperience coordinating multiple workstreams including:BusinessFunctionalTechnicalInfrastructureSecurityData MigrationExperience supporting executive governance, steering committees, and Go/No-Go decision making.Excellent communication, leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred ExperienceExperience representing the client organization while working alongside a System Integrator (IBM, Deloitte, Accenture, PwC, etc.).Municipal or broader public-sector SAP transformation experience considered an asset.SAP Activate methodology experience is desirable.Engagement StructureThis is expected to be a phased engagement:Phase 1Immediate start.Develop the City's integrated cutover strategy and execution plan.Phase 2Light governance/readiness support as required while the project progresses.Phase 3Return approximately early/mid-November 2026 through January 4, 2027 to lead final readiness, rehearsals, cutover execution, Go-Live, Hypercare transition, and stabilization.Key: Candidates must be comfortable with a phased engagement. The City is exploring options to maintain continuity between planning and execution. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Sap S/4hana Cutover Lead (Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles)
🏢 Myticas Consulting
📍 Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles