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CUTOVER LEAD

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Fixed term

Experience:

Junior (1-2 years)

Work from:

India

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business or related field., Proven experience as a Cutover Lead or similar role., Strong project management expertise with excellent communication skills..

Key responsabilities:

Lead planning and execution of cutover activities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop plans and schedules.
Manage transition from old to new system smoothly.
Identify risks, monitor activities, and communicate progress.
Facilitate issue resolution, reviews, and continuous improvement.

AviinTech Business Solutions SME https://www.aviintech.com/

11 - 50 Employees

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Job description

Overview

The Cutover Lead plays a critical role in overseeing the cutover activities during project implementations. They are responsible for the seamless transition from the old system to the new system, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. The Cutover Lead collaborates closely with various teams to plan and execute cutover activities, mitigate risks, and resolve any issues that may arise during the transition phase.

Key responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of cutover activities for project implementations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive cutover plans and schedules.
Ensure that cutover plans align with project timelines and business objectives.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute cutover activities according to plan.
Identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact the cutover process.
Monitor and track cutover activities to ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Communicate cutover progress, issues, and resolutions to key stakeholders.
Facilitate the resolution of cutover-related issues and escalations.
Conduct post-cutover reviews to identify areas for improvement and best practices.
Provide guidance and support to the project team on cutover-related matters.
Collaborate with IT teams to validate data migration and system configurations during cutover.
Drive continuous improvement in cutover processes and methodologies.
Develop and maintain cutover documentation, including runbooks and contingency plans.
Ensure compliance with cutover-related policies, procedures, and standards.
Participate in project meetings and provide updates on cutover progress and issues.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
Proven experience as a Cutover Lead or in a similar cutover management role.
Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies and tools.
Strong understanding of cutover planning, execution, and coordination processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with cutover activities.
Problem-solving skills to address cutover-related issues and challenges.
Experience in leading cross-functional teams in complex cutover scenarios.
Knowledge of data migration, system integration, and testing concepts.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Analytical thinking and attention to detail in cutover planning and execution.
Adaptability to changing project requirements and timelines.
Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.
Familiarity with cutover tools and technologies is desirable.
Understanding of change management principles and their application to cutover activities.