Enterprise Applications Cutover & Release Manager

Job description

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies.

With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries make possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.

For more information, visit www.gf.com .




About Program Phoenix:

Program Phoenix is a multi-year initiative established to create a real-time enterprise built on a common data model, global processes, and seamless data flow, enabling operational efficiency and scalability.

This program involves green field implementation of SAP S/4 HANA, CRM and PLM.


Summary of Role:

This role will be responsible for –

+ Leading and managing the end-to-end planning, coordination and execution of transition from legacy to SAP S/4 HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Team Center PLM and other Enterprise Applications as part of a greenfield transformation project.

+ Ensuring seamless cutover execution and release management across SAP and other enterprise platforms, minimizing business disruption and ensuring compliance with governance standards.

+ Being a strategic thinker with a solid understanding of SAP modules and enterprise applications managing cutover activities across multiple systems and stakeholders, minimizing business disruption, and ensuring data integrity and system readiness.

+ Managing close working relationships with senior business and IT leadership, implementation partners, Enterprise Architecture and PMO teams.


Essential Responsibilities:

+ Cutover Planning & Execution

+ Develop and manage detailed cutover plans including mock runs, production timelines, and go-live readiness.

+ Coordinate across SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, GTS, OpenText, Icertis, Vertex, BTP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Team center PLM and other Enterprise applications.


+ Data Migration Oversight

+ Lead master and delta data loads for GL, cost centers, HR mini masters, suppliers, and banking data.

+ Ensure synchronization across systems and validate data integrity.



+ Defect & Risk Management

+ Identify and resolve blockers and defects, including catalog enablement and supplier data issues.

+ Facilitate emergency transport approvals and issue resolution meetings.


+ Release Management

+ Manage the end-to-end release lifecycle including planning, approvals, compliance, and deployment.

+ Conduct weekly deployment reviews and maintain standardized release calendars.

+ Track release metrics, enforce process adherence, and publish release notes.

+ Align with CAB (Change Advisory Board) for approvals and audit CHGs for review.

+ Coordinate with project managers, solution delivery leads, and test teams to ensure release readiness.



+ Testing & Validation

+ Collaborating with QA and test leads to ensure regression testing and system validation are completed before cutover.

+ Monitor post-go-live defects and manage resolution through release processes.


+ Communication & Coordination

+ Lead daily cutover and release meetings and provide status updates to leadership and task owners.

+ Maintain robust communication with stakeholders and ensure resource availability.

+ Provide regular updates to leadership and escalate issues as needed.


+ Validation & Hypercare

+ Oversee business validation of critical transactions pre go-live.

+ Support post-go-live hyper-care activities including monitoring and issue resolution



Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.




Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree with 10+ years' experience in managing large scale SAP implementations - cutover and release management

+ Proficiency in managing and executing cutover & release management for SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, D365, Teamcenter PLM & other Enterprise applications with strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, transport management tools – SAP Solution Manager, Cloud ALM

+ Strong understanding of master data handling & system synchronization

+ Led teams and change management strategies for cutover & release management

+ Familiarity with transport trackers, batch job scheduling, and validation protocols

+ Well versed in multiple styles of Release & Change Management processes including Agile/Scrum, Waterfall and Iterative

+ Ability to manage defects, blockers and emergency transport processes

+ Knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA, D365 and Teamcenter PLM applications

+ Functional knowledge of Enterprise business process of Sales, Finance, Supply chain or Manufacturing

+ Strong communication and presentation skills, flexible, open working style and an ability to establish trust and credibility quickly

Ability to engage and work in a global team across multiple time zones


Expected Salary Range
$106,100.00 - $200,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.


If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.




An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.




GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential.

GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people.

Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.




All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law

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