Business Analyst | SAP Cutover | 10 month contract | Brisbane
Your new company
Join a large and complex organisation undertaking one of the most significant enterprise transformation programs in its history. This multi-year ERP modernisation initiative will deliver a next-generation SAP S/4HANA platform, transforming core business processes, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing service delivery across the organisation. Working within a highly collaborative program environment, you will play a key role in ensuring a successful transition to the new ERP landscape
Your new role
As the Business Analyst (Cutover), you will support the successful implementation and transition to SAP S/4HANA by working closely with the Cutover Manager, Implementation & Transition Manager, technical teams, and business stakeholders. This is a critical role within a large-scale ERP transformation, focused on coordinating cutover activities, supporting go-live readiness, and ensuring a seamless transition from legacy systems to the new SAP environment
Key responsibilities will include
- Supporting cutover planning, execution, and monitoring activities across multiple workstreams.
- Maintaining and coordinating detailed cutover schedules, including system downtime, data conversion, and batch processing activities.
- Supporting cutover rehearsals, go-live simulations, and readiness assessments.
- Working closely with project schedulers to manage dependencies, risks, issues, and corrective actions.
- Assisting with technical change and release management activities.
- Supporting hypercare and post-go-live stabilisation activities.
- Coordinating stakeholders across business, technology, and vendor teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery outcomes.
- Providing structured reporting and governance updates to support informed decision-making.
- Assessing and communicating the impacts of cutover activities on business operations, technology platforms, and end users.
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Business Analyst working on large and complex transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of SAP environments, including SAP S/4HANA and broader SAP application landscapes.
- Experience supporting implementation, cutover, release, transition, or deployment activities within enterprise programs.
- Robust planning and scheduling capabilities with experience managing complex dependencies.
- Large-scale government or public sector transformation programs.
- SAP Signavio (BPMN) experience.
- Business Analysis certifications such as CBAP or CCBA.
- Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and business analysis frameworks such as BABOK
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile SAP S/4HANA transformation program.
- Long-term contract opportunity through to June 2027.
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📌 Business Analyst - Cutover (Brisbane)
🏢 Hays
📍 Brisbane