Cutover Leader (Program Management)

Job Description: Cutover Leader (Program Management): Skills Required: A domain expert in system cutover processes required Technically savvy enough to understand how to detect interdependencies Detail oriented enough to manage a to-the-minute project plan Experienced in navigating and leading in a matrixed organization with no hierarchical position power Demonstrated experience leading ERP/major program cutover plans in the past Excellent organization skills Payroll processing knowledge OR demonstrated ability to learn very quickly 15+ Years of experience in delivering projects of a similar nature/ or leading enterprise-wide migration projects Key Responsibilities: For larger projects, hold project team cutover leaders accountable to documenting and maintaining their own cutover plan tasks For smaller projects, assist project team cutover leaders with documenting and maintaining relevant cutover plan tasks Coordinate input from stakeholders to complete cutover specific deliverables and work products Refine and validate cutover approach and outline related work products and work plan activities Support the development of the blackout calendar and cutover plan Plan and manage dress rehearsals and production cutover Lead controlled ramp-up planning and gather go/no-go criteria Develop a risk management plan and ensure appropriate mitigation planning Provide process/procedure overviews for team members that will assist in managing cutover (i.e. lead command center shifts, implement cutover plan) Partner with change management resources to synchronize site readiness, communication, and learning activities with cutover activities Identify and escalate project risks and issues to the PMO team Ensure appropriate monitoring is in place and change control is followed Orient project teams and stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of plans and activities Establish guidelines for each project team to follow to ensure project-level cutover plans are developed and maintained in a way to seamlessly integrate together into a master cutover plan. Including guidelines on how to manage changes to project cutover plans so the master cutover plan impact is clearly understood for each change.