Functional Lead - HR IT Cutover and Transformation

Functional Lead Cutover

 

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities. 

 

Your Key Responsibilities

• • Take full ownership of the global cutover strategy, governance, and execution for the HR.SALT transformation program.
  • Define the cutover framework, including standards, templates, RACI, quality gates, and tollgate criteria.
  • Lead end‑to‑end cutover activities for global rollout of SuccessFactors modules (EC, SmartRecruiters, Compensation, etc.), H4S4 Migration, and application consolidations.
  • Act as the primary IT cutover lead, directing timelines, resources, dependencies, and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with Global Program Managers, HR IT teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment.
  • Manage the full cutover lifecycle—strategy, detailed planning, execution, risks, and delivery—ensuring compliance with global and regulatory standards.
  • Coordinate work across multiple regions and time zones, enabling smooth communication between India, Germany, and other locations.
  • Drive proactive issue resolution, change management, and stakeholder engagement to maintain momentum.
  • Prepare and present project reports, dashboards, and executive updates highlighting progress, risks, and challenges.
  • Mentor and guide project team members to maintain quality standards and support continuous improvement.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of HR IT project management experience in global, large‑scale programs.
• Strong expertise in the SuccessFactors Suite and system integrations.
• Proven ability to deliver complex HR IT projects in matrix or global environments.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and translation into IT solutions.
• Experience working within Program/Portfolio governance structures, ideally in product-based companies.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications preferred.
• Proficient with MS Project, JIRA, or similar tools.

 

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

 

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

 

www.schaeffler.com/careers

 

Your Contact

SCHAEFFLER GLOBAL SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD 

Rimsha Shaikh 

+912068198407 

 

For technical questions, please contact this email address: technical-recruiting-support-AP@schaeffler.com 

 

Keywords: Experienced; Professional; Full-Time; Unlimited; Project Management, PMO & Agile Roles; 

Experience Level

Senior Level