Cutover Manager - #2157845

We are currently supporting a large, complex organisation undergoing a major ERP transformation programme and are seeking an experienced Cutover Manager to lead the planning and execution of a critical go-live.

This is a key role responsible for developing and managing the end-to-end cutover strategy, ensuring all business and technical activities are coordinated, dependencies are understood, risks are mitigated, and contingency plans are in place for a successful deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the end-to-end cutover plan.
• Coordinate business, technical, and third-party activities.
• Identify and manage dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Define contingency and rollback plans.
• Lead cutover rehearsals and go-live readiness activities.
• Facilitate go/no-go decision making.
• Manage stakeholder communications throughout the cutover lifecycle.
• Support hypercare planning and post-go-live activities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Cutover Manager, Go-Live Manager, Transition Manager, or similar role.
• Strong ERP transformation experience.
• Experience delivering complex cutovers within Oracle ERP/Fusion environments is highly desirable.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA will also be considered.
• Ability to create concise, structured, and detailed cutover plans.
• Excellent understanding of risks, dependencies, sequencing, and contingency planning.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Organised, proactive, and delivery-focused.