Unify Deployment and Cutover Lead

About us

An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees.

Join a Global Leader in FMCG – Lead Deployment & Cutover for SAP S4 HANA Transformation! Norwest, Sydney based role. Hybrid working options. Fixed term contract with immediate start with an end date January 2026. ole reports to the Programme Lead for Australasia, a collaborative leader within the business.

We are a forward-thinking, inclusive, and innovative global FMCG company, with diverse employees committed to driving positive change and delivering exceptional products to millions worldwide. If you’re looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, we want you on our team.

The role

• Lead Deployment & Cutover Phases: Own the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of deployment and cutover activities for SAP S4 HANA, ensuring flawless execution on time and within business requirements.
• Strategic Cutover Planning: Develop and implement a robust cutover strategy, mitigating risks and minimizing disruption to operations during system migrations and go-lives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with IT, business units, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment and smooth deployment execution.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify deployment risks, develop mitigation strategies, and address any issues to ensure uninterrupted progress.
• Post-Cutover Support: Ensure a smooth transition after go-live by providing post-deployment support, quickly resolving issues and ensuring system stability.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to continuously improve the deployment process, ensuring lessons learned are captured and implemented for future projects.

Key accountabilities

• Proven experience in managing deployment and cutover activities within large-scale projects or programmes / SAP S4 HANA.
• Strong knowledge of deployment methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience with managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage risks, issues, and tight deadlines effectively. Communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Skills & experience

• Competitive contractor rate.
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities, role is Sydney based.
• Opportunity to lead critical testing phases within a high-impact programme.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment, with opportunities for career growth.
• Inspiring place to work and collaborate with purpose.

Here at Imperial, we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

What we offer

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

Next steps

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.

Everyone Belongs