Cutover Project Manager – Customer Modernization

ROLE:                          Cutover Project Manager – Customer Modernization

Location:                        Hybrid - Phoenix, AZ (2–3 days on-site)

Status:                                c2c

Rate Range:                    your best rate (market rate, do not ask for rate!)

Domain:                           Energy/utility domain

*** LOCAL TO Phoenix, AZ will have priority***

The Cutover Project Manager serves as the primary PMO contact for the cutover workstream on a large-scale Customer Modernization program. This role is responsible for traditional project management activities including planning, scope, dependency, risk/issue, and resource management, with a specialized focus on SAP or large transformational Dress Rehearsal and Cutover activities involving multiple legacy systems in a replacement or integration landscape. The PM acts as the conduit between the workstream team and the broader PMO structure, drives schedule adherence, and facilitates resolution of delays while supporting cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the PMO point of contact (conduit) for the cutover workstream and report through the PMO organization.
• Own workstream project planning, schedule updates, and coordination with the PMO IPP Program Manager.
• Manage dependencies, scope, and RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions) items; assist team members in preparing for RAID updates.
• Facilitate resolution of schedule delays and drive creative problem-solving for quality deliverables.
• Provide weekly status reporting and oversight of resource management in alignment with the workstream lead.
• Identify, communicate, evaluate, and document potential scope changes using standard procedures; review and adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate tasks related to key integrating systems and participate in cross-functional meetings, including Daily Standups as required.
• Manage Statements of Work for relevant functional areas.
• Work closely with Edge Analysts, technical teams, vendors, and senior managers on systems integration, workshops, and alignment.
• Promote collaborative values: encourage healthy conflict, respectful debate, open two-way dialogue, and consult with the Workstream Lead.
• Understand and provide recommendations related to the current Legacy Remediation process to managers

Required Skills/Attributes     

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager on SAP or large transformational programs involving Dress Rehearsal and Cutover activities.
• Experience working with multiple legacy systems through replacement or integration landscapes.
• Strong preference for Smartsheet and Microsoft Project experience.
• Proactive management style with solid business, analytical, technical, and process skills.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting relationships and operate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• Competency in developing solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
• Ability to use required technical tools and work with a high degree of autonomy.