Cutover Manager

Job#: 3009580

Job Description:

Position: Cutover Manager resource for IT workstream

Type: Contract through August 2026 to start

Location: United States

Schedule: Remote - Possible domestic travel

Project Description:

We are looking for an experienced Cutover Manager to support the IT workstream of a company spinoff. For this large-scale program, we need someone who can oversee the planning and execution of IT transition activities to ensure a smooth separation of IT services. The System Cutover and Hyper Care Stabilization Manager would be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the transition of systems during major implementations related to company spinoff. This role ensures seamless cutover from legacy company systems to spinoff systems and provides expert oversight during the hyper care stabilization period to guarantee operational continuity, rapid issue resolution, and optimal system performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Cutover Planning and Execution:
  • Lead the development and execution of detailed, holistic, end-to-end cutover plans, including timeline management, resource allocation, risk assessment, and communication with stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  • Collaborate/coordinate with cross-functional teams-IT, business units, vendors, and external partners-to ensure alignment and readiness for system transitions.
• Risk and Issue Management:
  • Identify potential risks and issues related to cutover activities, create mitigation strategies, and ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Hyper Care Oversight:
  • Manage and monitor the hyper care phase post-cutover, ensuring rapid response to incidents, tracking stabilization metrics, and maintaining high levels of system availability and user satisfaction.
• Communication and Reporting:
  • Provide regular status updates, incident reports, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders throughout cutover and stabilization periods.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Capture lessons learned and drive process improvements for future cutover and hyper care activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• At least 5-7 years of IT project management experience, with a specific focus on end-to-end cutover planning or transition management
• Ability to oversee cutover activities, including documentation, communication, risk planning/mitigation, rollback readiness, go-live execution, and hyper care planning
• Experience with runbook development and execution, including task orchestration and tracking
• Ability to oversee and ensure business testing and technical validation
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems, infrastructure, applications, cloud systems, data migration, and business process change management
• Proven experience with technical change management, technical migrations/integrations, and hypercare support in large transformation initiatives
• Ability to develop and manage detailed cutover plans across multiple IT domains and workstreams
• Ability to manage and maintain documentation for audits and overall governance
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, global team environment balancing many priorities

Preferred Skills

Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.

Expertise in ERP, CRM, or other enterprise application environments.

Experience with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.

Knowledge of change management best practices.

Experience with ServiceNow

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.