Test Execution & Cutover Lead

Build a career powered by innovations that matter!  At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.  Looking for a great place to work?  You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment.  Come explore Novanta.

Test Execution & Cutover Lead

Stockport - Hybrid Working

Lead a Global SAP Transformation That Impacts the Future of Technology

At Novanta, our technologies enable breakthroughs in healthcare, robotics, and advanced manufacturing — from minimally invasive surgery to precision automation.

We are embarking on a major SAP S/4HANA transformation, and we are looking for a Test Execution & Cutover Lead to play a pivotal role in its success.

The impact you will have:

This isn’t just a testing role — it’s a programme-critical leadership position where you will:

• Drive end-to-end testing strategy across global teams
• Ensure business readiness at every stage of the programme
• Lead cutover planning and execution for go-live
• Act as a key bridge between business, IT, and programme leadership

What makes this exciting

• High visibility across senior leadership
• Complex, global transformation environment
• Opportunity to shape testing and cutover strategy
• Direct contribution to mission-critical operations

Your expertise

You will bring:

• Proven experience leading SAP or ERP testing programmes
• Strong cutover planning and go-live execution capability
• Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments
• A proactive, delivery-focused mindset

Why join Novanta?

• Work on technologies that change lives and industries
• Be part of a globally connected, innovation-driven organisation
• Join a team that values precision, collaboration, and excellence

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform Talent Acquisition Partner.

We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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