Cutover Manager

Cutover Manager

• Rate; Up to £650 (inside IR35)
• Location; Leeds 2/3x per week onsite
• Duration; Contract up to the end of 2026

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 pivotal role, responsible for developing and managing the end-to-end cutover strategy, ensuring business and technical activities are fully aligned, dependencies are understood, risks are mitigated, and contingency plans are in place to support a successful transition.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the end-to-end cutover plan and strategy.
• Coordinate activities across business, technical, and third-party workstreams.
• Identify and manage key dependencies, risks, issues, and mitigations.
• Define and maintain contingency and rollback plans.
• Lead cutover rehearsals and go-live readiness assessments.
• Facilitate go/no-go decision-making activities.
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication throughout the cutover lifecycle.
• Support hypercare planning and post go-live activities.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Cutover Manager, Go-Live Manager, Transition Manager, or similar.
• Strong experience delivering complex ERP transformations.
• Experience with Oracle ERP / Oracle Fusion is highly desirable.
• Candidates with SAP S/4HANA experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrable experience producing clear, concise, and detailed cutover plans.
• Strong understanding of dependencies, sequencing, risk management, and contingency planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organised, proactive, and delivery-focused.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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