Cutover Lead - SuccessFactors Implementation
We are seeking an experienced Cutover Lead to join our transformation programme delivering a global SAP SuccessFactors implementation. This is a critical role responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all cutover activities to ensure a seamless transition from legacy HR systems to SuccessFactors.
You will work closely with programme leadership, HR, IT, and system integrators to ensure a controlled, well-governed go-live with minimal disruption to business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the end-to-end cutover strategy and plan for SuccessFactors deployment
- Lead all cutover planning workshops, ensuring alignment across business and technical teams
- Develop and manage detailed cutover runbooks, checklists, and timelines
- Coordinate data migration, system readiness, and integration activities
- Manage cutover risks, issues, dependencies, and contingencies
- Oversee mock cutovers / dress rehearsals, ensuring lessons learned are applied
- Drive stakeholder readiness including HR, payroll, IT, and external vendors
- Ensure clear communication and governance throughout the cutover phase
- Support hypercare transition post go-live
- Provide status reporting to programme leadership and steering committees
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven experience as a Cutover Lead / Cutover Manager on large-scale transformation programmes
- Strong hands‑on experience delivering SAP SuccessFactors implementations (Employee Central essential; additional modules beneficial)
- Demonstrated capability managing complex, multi-country/global rollouts
- Deep understanding of data migration and validation processes, HR and payroll integrations, and system readiness planning
- Experience coordinating with system integrators and third‑party vendors
- Strong stakeholder management skills across business and technical audiences
- Excellent planning, organisation, and risk management abilities
- Ability to work in fast‑paced, high‑pressure delivery environments
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience with SAP HCM to SuccessFactors transformations
- Familiarity with cutover tools and PMO frameworks
- Experience working within Agile or hybrid delivery models
- Knowledge of HR processes and global compliance considerations
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.
