Cutover Manager

Cutover Manager

£500–£600 per day (Inside IR35)

6 months+ contract (January start interviews pre Christmas)

Hybrid – Reading, Berkshire (on-site as and when required)

Overview

A large-scale business and technology transformation programme is underway, involving multiple Oracle-based products. We are looking for an experienced Cutover Manager to lead the planning and execution of cutover activities, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to a new integrated application landscape.

This programme follows a phased go-live approach across several releases, requiring strong coordination of technical, business, and vendor teams to minimise risk and maintain operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the cutover strategy, plan, and detailed schedule for phased releases.
• Coordinate cutover activities across multiple Oracle products and associated integrations.
• Work closely with programme workstreams, business teams, and external vendors to confirm readiness and dependencies.
• Plan and manage mock cutover rehearsals, incorporating lessons learned into future releases.
• Establish and track go/no-go criteria, risk mitigation plans, and contingency measures.
• Align cutover tasks with data migration, testing, and deployment timelines.
• Lead stakeholder communication and readiness, including business continuity and post-cutover support planning.
• Provide clear governance reporting on progress, risks, and issues.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as a Cutover Manager on large ERP or technology transformation programmes with multi-phase go-live.
• Deep understanding of cutover planning, execution, and risk management in complex multi-system environments.
• Knowledge of Oracle products (e.g., Primavera/Unifier, CX, Field Services) is highly beneficial; exposure to Amazon Connect is a plus.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and third parties under tight timelines.
• Experience in regulated or complex operational environments is advantageous.

Preferred Attributes

• Highly structured, organised, and detail-focused.
• Strong problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work well under pressure in fast-moving, multi-stream programmes.