SAP Deployment Coordination Lead

Responsibilities

• SAP Deployment Management
• define and execute deployment strategy and cutover plans for SAP implementations (S/4HANA, ECC, or cloud solutions)
• coordinate release schedules , environments, and transport management across landscapes
• lead cutover planning, rehearsals, and execution to ensure smooth go-live
• manage dependencies across functional, technical, and integration teams
• ensure readiness of data migration, interfaces, security, and reporting prior to deployment
• Testing Leadership (SIT, UAT, Regression)
• define and implement the overall SAP testing strategy and governance
• oversee all testing phases: unit testing validation (support role) system integration testing (SIT) user acceptance testing (UAT) regression testing (automation where applicable)
• ensure test planning, test case creation, execution, and defect tracking
• collaborate with business users to drive UAT sign-off
• track and report test progress, defect status, and risks
• ensure test tools usage (e.g., SolMan, Tricentis, HP ALM, Jira)
• Hypercare / Go-Live Support
• lead hypercare planning and execution post go-live
• establish war room processes and support models
• triage and prioritize production issues for resolution
• coordinate across functional, technical, and BASIS teams for issue resolution
• monitor system stability, performance, and business continuity
• ensure knowledge transfer from project team to support/AMS team
• define exit criteria for hypercare phase
• Product Coordination / Business Alignment
• act as a bridge between business stakeholders and SAP product teams
• manage product backlog, enhancements, and functional changes
• ensure alignment between business processes and SAP capabilities
• support release planning and prioritization of enhancements
• coordinate cross-functional integration topics (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, etc.)
• align SAP roadmap with business transformation goals
• Stakeholder & Governance Management
• collaborate with: business process owners IT leadership system integrators and vendors
• provide regular status reporting, dashboards, and KPIs
• manage risks, issues, and escalation processes
• support steering committee updates and governance forums
• Required Skills & Experience
• SAP & Functional Knowledge
• strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA or ECC landscapes
• experience across multiple SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PP)
• knowledge of integration points and cross-functional processes
• Deployment & Testing Expertise
• hands-on experience with: SAP deployment/cutover planning SIT, UAT, and regression testing cycles
• familiarity with testing tools (e.g., SAP Solution Manager, Tricentis, ALM, Jira )
• Hypercare & Support
• experience managing post-go-live support and stabilization
• strong issue triage and production support coordination skills
• Product / Program Coordination
• experience in Agile, hybrid SAP delivery models, or product-based organizations
• backlog management and release planning experience
• Soft Skills
• strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments
• strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Requirements

• SAP certification (S/4HANA or functional module-specific)
• experience with global SAP rollouts or transformation programs
• familiarity with cloud deployments (RISE with SAP, SAP BTP)
• experience in automation and DevOps practices within SAP
• Key Deliverables
• deployment and cutover plan
• testing strategy and execution reports
• defect logs and test completion status
• hypercare support model and closure report
• product backlog and release roadmap alignment
• Typical KPIs
• successful go-live without critical disruption
• defect leakage rate to production
• system stability during hypercare
• UAT completion and sign-off timelines
• business satisfaction and adoption rates
• If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto Rico
• DXC Technology Company (DXC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, gene

Additional Information

Job Description: Job Title: SAP Deployment, Testing, Hypercare & Product Coordination Lead Job Summary The SAP Deployment, Testing, Hypercare & Product Coordination Lead is responsible for managing end-to-end activities across deployment planning, testing execution, go-live support (hypercare), and ongoing product coordination . This role ensures seamless transition from build to deployment, stabilizes the system post go-live, and aligns business stakeholders with product capabilities and roadmap.

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