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Cutover Lead Duration : 8+ months Location : Purchase, NY/Remote Job Requirement: * 8-10 years SAP ECC /S/4 HANA - Cutover Lead * Demonstrated 6-8 years' experience in S/4 multi-sites rollouts ...

Cutover Lead

Richmond, VA · On-site

$55K - $72K/yr

Title: Cutover Lead Duration: 12 + Months Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid) Oracle Scope - Refine Phase Production Readiness: * Prepare for and lead a readiness definition workshop to identify the ...

SAP Cutover Lead

Plano, TX · Remote

$68.25 - $89/hr

SAP Cutover Lead Location: Remote w/limited travel to Plano, TX As a Cutover Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading all cutover activities to ensure successful ...

Partner closely with the Cutover Lead to align release plans with cutover strategies, mock cutovers, golive windows, rollback approaches, and deployment freezes. * Provide release readiness inputs ...

Communications Lead - Workday ERP Cutover

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$29K - $30K/yr

Communications Lead - Workday ERP Cutover On behalf of our technology client, Procom is searching for a Communications Lead - Workday ERP Cutover for a temporary role. This position is a part-time, ...

ERP Lead - QAD

Warren, NJ · On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Lead the final stretch of UAT, data migration dry runs, cutover rehearsals, and go/no-go technical decisions. Work alongside the system integrator (SI) and internal team to hold technical timelines ...

ERP Lead - QAD

Warren, NJ

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Lead the final stretch of UAT, data migration dry runs, cutover rehearsals, and go/no-go technical decisions. * Work alongside the system integrator (SI) and internal team to hold technical timelines ...

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How much do cutover lead jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for cutover lead in the United States is $156,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cutover lead?

A Cutover Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing system or business cutovers during major transitions such as software implementations, migrations, or infrastructure changes. They ensure minimal disruption by managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communications. The role requires collaboration with technical teams, business users, and leadership to ensure a smooth transition from old to new systems. Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical responsibilities of a cutover lead during a major system implementation?

A Cutover Lead is responsible for developing and executing detailed cutover plans to transition from legacy systems to new platforms, coordinating with cross-functional teams across IT, operations, and business units. Daily tasks can include managing checklists, tracking readiness activities, overseeing rehearsals, assessing risks, and facilitating go/no-go decisions. The role often requires working extended hours during critical go-live periods and maintaining constant communication with project stakeholders. By ensuring that every technical and business activity happens in the correct order and timeframe, the Cutover Lead plays a key role in the overall success of major system implementations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the cutover lead position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cutover Lead, you need strong project management skills, thorough understanding of IT system migrations, and experience coordinating complex transition activities, often supported by a relevant degree or certification like PMP or ITIL. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, scheduling tools, and cutover planning software is commonly required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies help ensure smooth and timely transitions during system go-lives with minimal business disruption.

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Infographic showing various Cutover Lead job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,348 per year, or $75.2 per hour.

Job description

Job Title: Cutover Lead
Duration: 8+ months
Location: Purchase, NY/Remote
Job Requirement:
  • 8-10 years SAP ECC /S/4 HANA - Cutover Lead
  • Demonstrated 6-8 years' experience in S/4 multi-sites rollouts cutover planning, cutover execution, monitoring the cutover progress and run cutover daily calls.
  • Plan and lead daily cutover execution / status calls with multiple work-streams / stakeholders at all levels - Client's business / IT / Service provider's deployment team
  • Experience in at least 2 end to end implementation of S/4 global programs (helps keep cutover in perspective)
  • S/4 functional experience in at least one of the modules - OTC or MM/WM
  • Good communication, articulation
  • Experience in cutover status reporting, dashboards, metrics.
  • Comfortable in connecting with stakeholders from business / IT at all levels.
  • S/4 multi-sites rollouts cutover planning, cutover execution, monitoring the cutover progress and run cutover daily calls with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in at least 2 end to end implementations of S/4 global programs (helps keep cutover in perspective)
  • S/4 functional experience in at least one of the modules - OTC or MM/WM
  • Cutover status reporting, dashboards, metrics.