Nexus IT Cutover Lead

As an ERP Cutover Lead, you will play a critical role in Lonza’s global S/4HANA digital core transformation. You will be responsible for designing, planning, and executing end-to-end cutover activities that enable a seamless transition from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA.

This is a high-impact, permanent role supporting a large-scale greenfield ERP transformation with multiple go-lives over several years. You will work closely with business leaders, project managers, functional and technical teams, and external partners to ensure business continuity, minimal disruption, and successful system adoption.

• The opportunity to work on a global, business-critical SAP S/4HANA transformation
• Exposure to complex, multi-country go-lives
• A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture
• Career development opportunities within a global organization
• A competitive compensation and benefits package tailored to your location

• Define and document the end‑to‑end SAP S/4HANA cutover strategy, including scope, milestones, dependencies, timelines, and alignment with the overall project plan.
• Ensure readiness across all streams—data migration, integrations, business processes, infrastructure, and organizational change—prior to cutover.
• Develop detailed cutover execution materials, including runbooks, task lists, checklists, and mock‑cutover rehearsal plans to validate readiness.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams during execution, working closely with functional, technical, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth orchestration.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate cutover risks and issues, executing contingency plans and driving real‑time issue resolution during the cutover window.
• Serve as the central communication hub, ensuring clear, timely updates and alignment across internal and external stakeholders before, during, and after go‑live.
• Lead post‑go‑live stabilization and continuous improvement, including handover to operations, conducting lessons‑learned reviews, and strengthening enterprise cutover methodologies.

• Proven track record leading complex ERP and SAP S/4HANA cutovers, with deep understanding of SAP landscapes, data migration processes, and end‑to‑end system integrations.
• Extensive experience working in large‑scale, global transformation programs, coordinating across multiple regions, teams, and time zones.
• Expert-level competency in cutover strategy, planning, execution, and governance, ensuring smooth and controlled go-live transitions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities, with the capability to assess risks, resolve issues quickly, and make decisive recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence, align, and lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure, time‑critical environments.
• Educational foundation with a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications, including SAP S/4HANA or SAP domain certifications, and project management credentials such as PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA; English fluency at a business level.

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.