Cutover Manager
Sandvik
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dublin • Ireland
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About the role
- 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
- Flexible start & Finish times
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
cutover methodologyrisk managementgovernance processescutover documentationproject planningdata migrationdeploymenttestingERP cutoverdigital transformation
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipcommunicationstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingcoordinationorganizational skillsrisk mitigationstrategic alignmentfacilitation
Certifications
Prince 2PMI