Business Cutover & Change Readiness Analyst/ SAP Cutover & Change Readiness Analyst (W2 Position)

Assess what each release and cutover means for buyers, supply chain teams, and suppliers, using first-hand knowledge of buying workflows. Three or more years of experience in supply chain, including hands-on experience as a buyer (production, program, commodity, or indirect) and a solid understanding of the purchasing process.

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Role:Business Cutover & Change Readiness Analyst/ SAP Cutover & Change Readiness Analyst (W2 Position)

Location: Dearborn, MI

Duration: 12+ Months

Experience: 5+ Years

Client: Ford Motors

JD:

• Work with IT, Finance, MP&L, and program teams to understand cutover activities, timelines, dependencies, and system freeze periods.
• Help develop and maintain the business cutover plan, including tasks, owners, checkpoints, and contingency steps for buyers and supplier-facing teams.
• Participate in mock cutovers, dress rehearsals, and go-live activities, and track issues to resolution.
• Identify risks and business impacts early, and escalate them with clear recommendations. Understand and explain the impact
• Assess what each release and cutover means for buyers, supply chain teams, and suppliers, using first-hand knowledge of buying workflows.
• Work with cross-functional teams to map process, role, and system changes to the people affected.
• Participate in CRPs and related launch activities, gather user feedback, and share findings with the program team.
• Support readiness assessments, go/no-go criteria, and recommendations. Communicate and prepare users
• Create supply chain communications for cutover and launch events, including advisories, service interruption notices, FAQs, and what-to-expect guides.
• Plan communications by audience and timing, covering buyers, leaders, and suppliers across regions.
• Support training by helping to develop job aids, quick-reference guides, and sessions that match the cutover timeline.
• Support hypercare by tracking questions and issues, and turning trends into guidance and quick fixes. Inform and align leadership
• Build presentations and status updates for leadership on readiness, risks, adoption, and cutover progress.
• Develop readiness scorecards and metrics covering training, communications, and user confidence.
• Represent the business in governance, readiness reviews, and cross-functional forums.
• Support additional launch and change priorities as the program evolves.

Skills Required:

• SAP ERP, Supply Chain, Buyer, Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems, Process Improvement, Transition Support

Experience Required:

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Communications, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in supply chain, including hands-on experience as a buyer (production, program, commodity, or indirect) and a solid understanding of the purchasing process.
• Experience in ERP or system implementation, change management, cutover, or business readiness, or a strong interest in these areas.
• Ability to understand technical or system changes and explain what they mean for business users.
• Strong written communication skills and experience creating communications, training materials, and leadership presentations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced launch environment.
• Ability to work with global, cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, and Learning & Development.
• Knowledge of AI and automation and how they can improve business processes and communications.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience with SAP, Ariba, or other enterprise procurement systems.
• Experience in UAT, CRPs, mock cutovers, hypercare, or go/no-go readiness.
• Experience with readiness assessments, adoption metrics, or Power BI.
• Prosci, CCMP, Agile, SAFe, or similar certification.
• Experience with supplier communications or supplier enablement.

Additional Information :

• Business cutover plans are clear, owned, and aligned with IT and the program team.
• Launches proceed with minimal business disruption and a smooth hypercare period.
• Communications and training are accurate, timely, and reach the right audiences.
• Leaders have clear visibility into readiness, risks, and go/no-go decisions."