Cutover Lead

Role Name: Cutover Lead
Work site: Niles, IL (Onsite)
Duration: 6+ Months

PRIMARY SKILLS: Cutover Lead

·         Lots of moving parts, they have a cutover plan used for SIT 1 & 2, but guessing it still has lots of holes in it

·         Experience in all of the bolt ons (EDI, Vertex, Customer engines, etc.)

·         Strong Coordination across vendors for these applications

·         Diligence and attention to details needed

·         Business part of cutover needs to be included

·          Define Project Cutover Strategy and Organization for management approval by working with Project Manager, Project Team, and input from Business Management.

·         Drive detailed Cutover plans by facilitating the integration and coordination between the various responsible teams.

·         Create Project Contingency Plan.

·         Drive the Business Operation to create Business Continuity Plan

·         Work with Change Management and Communication team to prepare Cutover

·         Communication Plan for Internal and External Parties.                                                                                                                              

·         Prepare cutover execution monitoring and control.

·         Set-up and facilitate Cutover Coordination and progress follow up meetings with each site coordinator / site leader and relevant responsible teams.

·         Define Cutover Key Performance Indicator & Dashboard for progress follow up.

·         Work with the Business and Project management to identify and manage the Cutover Risks.

·         Setup Cutover War Room for final Cutover Execution Coordination

·         Provide inputs for Go/No Go Decision.

·         Coordinate Execution of the cutover.

·         Plan and Coordinate Execution of Dry Run.

·         Manage ramp-down and ramp-up of Business Process and Activities according to the target in Cutover Planning.

Role Responsibility:

·         Strong problem solver. Strong communicator. Highly collaborative. Strong C-Level executive presence. Bachelor's degree required.

·         Must be detail oriented, self-directed and have strong independent problem solving skills

·         Mentors team members in technology, architecture and delivery of applications

·         Successful teamwork experience and demonstrated leadership abilities are required

·         Creates a shared sense of direction and community among the teams

·         Proven ability to transfer knowledge and stay aware of current trends and technical advancements

·         Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various technologies

·         Time management skills are a must; as well as the ability to be flexible and creative.

·         A strong track record of professional success, preferably in the Consulting Services arena