SAP Transition Lead
Posted 2 days ago by SmartChoice International Limited
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The SAP Transition Lead is responsible for overseeing the handover of a multi-module SAP landscape into Business As Usual (BAU) support, focusing on various SAP modules including SuccessFactors and S/4HANA Finance. This role requires effective governance and knowledge transfer to ensure a smooth transition to stable operations. The position is based in London and offers a hybrid working model. Immediate availability or a maximum two-week notice period is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement the BAU operating model and transition plan
- Lead knowledge transfer, documentation, and BAU readiness activities
- Design runbooks, support processes, escalation models, and SLAs
- Coordinate production readiness across project and support teams
- Configure and use SAP Cloud ALM for monitoring and hypercare support
- Manage hypercare, stabilisation, and ongoing governance
Key Skills:
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, S/4HANA Finance, SAP Ariba, and SAP Cloud ALM
- Strong knowledge of BAU operating models and transition planning
- Ability to lead knowledge transfer and documentation processes
- Experience in designing runbooks and support processes
- Excellent coordination and governance skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
SAP Transition Lead – BAU Handover
Location: London, UK
Engagement: Permanent or Contract (Inside IR35)
Rate / Salary: Competitive market rates
Working Model: Hybrid – 4 days onsite initially, reducing to 3 days
Start Date: Immediate joiners or max 2 weeks’ notice
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced SAP Transition Lead to manage the handover of a multi-module SAP landscape into BAU support. The role covers SAP SuccessFactors, S/4HANA Finance, SAP Ariba, and SAP Cloud ALM , ensuring a smooth transition from delivery to stable operations through effective governance, knowledge transfer, SLAs, and hypercare.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the BAU operating model and transition plan
- Lead knowledge transfer, documentation, and BAU readiness activities
- Design runbooks, support processes, escalation models, and SLAs
- Coordinate production readiness across project and support teams
- Configure and use SAP Cloud ALM for monitoring and hypercare support
- Manage hypercare, stabilisation, and ongoing governance