Cutover Delivery Manager

Veran Performance Ltd; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy is seeking a Cutover Delivery Manager to lead ERP implementation projects impacting over 15,000 users. This role involves managing cutover strategies, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation while ensuring operational readiness. With a focus on transformation in HR and Finance, candidates should have a proven track record in ERP cutover delivery within complex environments. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Dynamic and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and welcoming culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in ERP cutover delivery for large-scale programmes (15,000+ users).
• Experience in complex, multi-entity environments, ideally within government or regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of operational impacts during ERP transitions (Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the detailed cutover plan, including dependencies and timelines.
• Engage senior stakeholders to align on cutover strategy and milestones.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with cutover activities.
• Ensure operational and business teams are prepared for go-live.
• Support the introduction of a Shared Services model as part of ERP transformation.

Skills

ERP cutover delivery

Complex, multi-entity environments

HR and Finance Transformation projects

Operational impacts during ERP transitions

Shared Services implementation

Job description

Veran Performance is a technology-agnostic consultancy that specialises in back‑office service enablement and transformation. We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted back‑office transformation consultancies, supporting clients to transform their HR, Payroll, Finance and Procurement services. Our mission is to help deliver visible benefits to businesses and end users.

As Cutover Delivery Manager within our Project Delivery community you will lead the cutover planning, operational and business and readiness for a major ERP implementation impacting over 15,000 users. This is a pivotal role requiring strong experience in large‑scale ERP deployments and complex environments. You will manage the planning and alignment of multiple moving parts across multiple functions, ensuring readiness and successful transition from legacy systems and shared services centre to the new ERP platform.

Responsibilities

• Cutover Strategy & Planning: Develop and manage the detailed cutover plan, including business activities, dependencies and timelines. Coordinate across workstreams to ensure readiness for data migration, business continuity and operational handover.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage senior stakeholders, business and operational leads to align on cutover strategy and critical milestones. Provide clear visibility of progress, risks and issues through regular reporting and governance forums.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with cutover activities, ensuring contingency plans are in place. Manage escalations and resolve blockers to maintain critical path.
• Operational & Business Readiness: Ensure operational and business teams are prepared for go‑live, including training, communications and support structures. Validate that all operational processes and controls are in place for post‑cutover stability.
• Shared Services Integration: Support the introduction and operationalisation of a Shared Services model as part of ERP transformation. Ensure alignment of cutover activities with new service delivery structures and governance frameworks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with programme management, technical teams and third‑party vendors to ensure alignment between technical, business and operational cutover activities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in ERP cutover delivery for large‑scale programmes (15,000+ users).
• Experience in complex, multi‑entity environments, ideally within government or regulated sectors.
• Experience working on HR and Finance Transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of operational impacts during ERP transitions (Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement).
• Experience with Shared Services implementation and organisational change.

Why you'll love life at Veran

Veran Performance offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, collaboration and innovation. We prioritise continuous learning and development, providing ample opportunities for professional growth. With a supportive and welcoming culture, exciting projects and a dedicated team, Veran is truly a rewarding place to build a fulfilling career.

Location

We operate a hybrid working model, combining office and remote work, with flexibility to suit individual and role needs. Our teams are based across the UK and we welcome applications from talented individuals regardless of location, provided they can attend in‑person meetings when needed. Occasional travel to client sites may be required.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology, Consulting and Project Management
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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