Cutover Delivery Manager

Cutover Delivery Manager

Veran Performance is a technology-agnostic consultancy that specialises in back-office service enablement and transformation.

We're one of the UK's largest and most trusted back-office transformation consultancies, supporting clients to transform their HR, Payroll, Finance and Procurement services. Our mission is to help deliver visible benefits to businesses and end users.

We close the gap between the expectations of business transformation and the reality of what gets delivered, whether that is technology, process, or people change.

As Cutover Delivery Manager within our Project Delivery community you will lead the cutover planning, operational and business and readiness for a major ERP implementation impacting over 15,000 users. This is a pivotal role requiring strong experience in large-scale ERP deployments and complex environments. You will manage the planning and alignment of multiple moving parts across multiple functions, ensuring readiness and successful transition from legacy systems and shared services centre to the new ERP platform.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in HR and Finance transformation, including the introduction of Shared Services models and understand the operational impacts of ERP change across Payroll, Procurement and related functions.

Description of the role:

• Cutover Strategy & Planning : Develop and manage the detailed cutover plan, including business activities, dependencies, and timelines. Coordinate across workstreams to ensure readiness for data migration, business continuity, and operational handover.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage senior stakeholders, business and operational leads to align on cutover strategy and critical milestones. Provide clear visibility of progress, risks, and issues through regular reporting and governance forums.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with cutover activities, ensuring contingency plans are in place. Manage escalations and resolve blockers to maintain critical path.
• Operational & Business Readiness: Ensure operational and business teams are prepared for go-live, including training, communications, and support structures. Validate that all operational processes and controls are in place for post-cutover stability.
• Shared Services Integration: Support the introduction and operationalisation of a Shared Services model as part of ERP transformation. Ensure alignment of cutover activities with new service delivery structures and governance frameworks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with programme management, technical teams, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment between technical, business and operational cutover activities.

We're looking for people who have:

• Proven track record in ERP cutover delivery for large-scale programmes (15,000+ users).
• Experience in complex, multi-entity environments, ideally within government or regulated sectors.
• Experience working on HR and Finance Transformation projects
• Strong understanding of operational impacts during ERP transitions (Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement).
• Experience with Shared Services implementation and organisational change.

Why you'll love life at Veran

Veran Performance offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation. As a team, we are driven by a shared passion for excellence, constantly challenging ourselves to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results for our clients. At Veran, every employee is valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact, contributing to the success and growth of the organisation. We prioritise continuous learning and development, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement. With a supportive and welcoming culture, exciting projects, and a dedicated team, Veran Performance is truly a rewarding place to build a fulfilling career. Join us and be part of our journey towards excellence!

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Location: We operate a hybrid working model, combining office and remote work, with flexibility to suit individual and role needs. Our teams are based across the UK, and we welcome applications from talented individuals regardless of location, provided they can attend in-person meetings when needed. Occasional travel to client sites may be required, and we support our people to make these arrangements smoothly.