Transition Lead (SAP S/4HANA)

TL;DR

Transition Lead (SAP S/4HANA): Managing the planning, coordination, and execution of cutover and transition activities for major SAP S/4HANA programs with an accent on deployment readiness and operational stability. Focus on orchestrating cross-functional teams, mitigating deployment risks, and ensuring a seamless transition to business-as-usual operations within complex enterprise and government environments.

Location: Must be based in Canberra, Australia

Company

hirify.global is a leading ASX-listed advisory and IT solutions provider specializing in Hybrid IT, Private Cloud, and Connectivity services.

What you will do

• Develop and manage comprehensive cutover plans, transition schedules, and readiness checklists.
• Coordinate cutover activities across functional, technical, data, testing, and business teams.
• Lead cutover workshops, mock rehearsals, and readiness reviews to ensure deployment success.
• Identify and manage cutover risks, dependencies, and mitigation actions.
• Oversee hypercare planning, early life support, and transition to BAU operations.
• Provide status reporting and dashboards to program leadership and governance bodies.

Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen with a mandatory AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience leading cutover and transition activities in SAP S/4HANA or large ERP transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of SAP program structures, deployment life cycles, and inter-team dependencies.
• Experience working in complex enterprise or government environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and reporting skills.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.

Nice to have

• NV1 Security Clearance.
• Experience with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies in SAP programs.
• Familiarity with government readiness, risk, and deployment frameworks.
• Knowledge of SAP Solution Manager or ALM tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Career growth opportunities via succession planning, internal mobility, and mentorship.
• Ongoing investment in professional development and industry certifications.
• Comprehensive employee benefits, recognition, and wellbeing platform.
• Mental health support through an Employee Assistance Program.
• Support for family responsibilities, including paid parental leave.
• Commitment to supporting Australia’s veteran community.