Cutover Manager leading the development of Cutover Management Function for Sandvik Mining. Collaborating across teams to ensure smooth technology transitions and project execution.
Responsibilities
Define and build the Cutover Function from the ground up, including frameworks, tools and governance.
Develop a scalable cutover methodology that supports various projects (e.g. ERP, cloud migration, digital transformation, maintenance upgrades)
Align cutover strategy with wider Program plans and strategies.
Collaborate across multiple programs, PMO and technical leads to embed cutover planning into project lifecycles.
Ensure cutover activities are integrated with testing, deployment, data migration and project phases
Provide leadership and expertise in the creation of a suitable Cutover Strategy that meets the business and technical needs of programs.
Develop and maintain cutover documentation, schedule/approach, project plan and detailed cutover checklists.
Plan and manage the cutover and conversion deliverables to the new system, including the facilitation of rehearsals, dry runs and readiness assessments.
Plan the physical and people resources required for cutover activities.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with cutover, aligning with Business Cutover managers.
Ensure that cutover risk mitigation measures are identified and implemented in advance of a go-live event
Establish governance processes for approvals, escalations and compliance.
Engage with key stakeholders (business, IT leadership, vendors and external parties) acting as a central point of contact and co-ordination for cutover-related activities and communications.
Collaborate effectively with project and business stakeholders to ensure that all cutover activities are identified, documented and appropriately sequenced
Manage/coordinate the cutover activities and post-cutover Hypercare period, and act as the first point of escalation for managing all issues that arise
Monitor progress during cutover and Hypercare period and communicate to leadership team, including status, progress, issues, etc.
Requirements
Minimum 7+ years of Project Management experience
Minimum of 3 previous cutover projects successfully completed preferably in ERP cutover
Proven ability to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders
Experience in Risk Management and Governance
Experience in setting up new Cutover function in an organisation is desirable.
Bachelor’s Degree in IT or other relevant discipline
Preferably Project Management qualification, e.g. Prince 2, PMI.
Benefits
22 days annual leave
4 Company Days
Defined Contribution Pension
Onsite gym
VHI Health Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Health & Wellbeing Initiatives – onsite massage therapist, gym membership, wellbeing seminars, bike to work scheme, etc
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