Oracle Cloud Testing and Cutover Lead

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Testing and Cutover Lead to drive test planning, execution, and cutover activities for our Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM implementation.
The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in large-scale Oracle Cloud programs, exceptional collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment.

Test Strategy, Planning & Coordination

Prepare and revise test strategy documents, SIT plans, and UAT approaches
Define and manage the end-to-end test strategy, including SIT, UAT, Regression, and Parallel Testing
Develop and manage test scenarios and scripts with full traceability to requirements
Ensure testing tool setup and develop and maintain detailed test plans, scenarios, scripts, and traceability using tools like Azure DevOps (ADO), JIRA, and ALM
Partner with System Integrators counterparts and business to coordinate and oversee all testing phases (unit, system, integration, user acceptance) though testing cycles
Identify and prepare test data and participants, configure test environments, prepare/train participants and manage execution
Manage defect triage, resolution, and final reporting of test outcomes

Test (SIT & UAT) Execution Management

Manage SIT and UAT cycles, including environment prep, data conversion extracts/loads/validations
Monitor test progress and coordinate issue resolution across technical and functional teams
Remediate integration and UAT issues; ensure stakeholder engagement and business participation
Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects Define and manage the end-of-the-end test strategy including SIT, UAT, Regression, and Parallel Testing

Deployment / Cutover Planning and Execution

Partner with SI counterparts to develop and maintain a comprehensive Deployment and Cutover Plan, detailing all tasks, dependencies, owners, and timelines
Identify and coordinate cutover activities across Business, IT, PMO, and third-party teams
Lead cutover dress rehearsals and dry runs; refine the cutover plan based on outcomes and lessons learned
Define and document contingency plans in collaboration with Pattern workstream leads
Work closely with stakeholders to validate cutover readiness and ensure alignment across functional, technical, and data teams
Execute and facilitate real-time communication, issue resolution, and escalation management throughout the cutover window
Provide regular status updates and reporting to leadership during test execution and cutover periods
Support post-go-live stabilization and hypercare planning to ensure a smooth transition to operations

Governance & Communication

Communicate testing and cutover status, risks, and issues to stakeholders regularly
Prepare dashboards, defect metrics, and test summary reports for leadership
Support transition-to-support and hypercare readiness post go-live
Prepare and manage audit readiness for testing documentation for ITcontrols