Project Cut Over Lead

Tarmac Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Solihull, United Kingdom, is looking for an ambitious Cutover Lead to oversee cutover management and ensure a seamless transition to business operations. The role demands a strong project management background with relevant certifications. Candidates must have experience in leading IT/business transformation cutovers and excellent communication skills. The firm offers competitive salary, bonus, and benefits including enhanced holiday entitlement, training opportunities, and access to employee networks.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Access to discounts on retailers, holidays

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex IT/business transformation cutovers (minimum 3-5 years).
• Demonstrable project management background with relevant certifications.
• Experience running cutover rehearsals/trials and incorporating lessons learned.

Responsibilities

• Establish an overall approach and project plans for cutover.
• Oversee the creation of Data, Technical and Business plans for cutover.
• Provide command and control around entry into cutover and cutover trials.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk management

Cutover planning

Communication skills

Education

Prince2, PMP, Agile certification

ITIL Foundation or similar qualification

Tools

Cutover.com

ServiceNow

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

### Job IntroductionWe're currently looking for anambitiousandenthusiasticCutover Leadto join our Transformation team (Hybrid/On-site as required during cutover periods) The role provides project management delivery to create a coordinated cutover plan across the various areas of the programme, covering Data, Technical and Business streams. It is responsible for the end-to-end management of the cutover plan, ensuring seamless transition from project delivery to business-as-usual operations. Main responsibilities In this role you’ll * Establish an overall approach and project plans to ensure the 3 major streams of work (Data, Technical, Business) can be delivered in the desired cutover window* Define and obtain agreement on the principles for cutover* Oversee/Create the Data, Technical and Business plans for cutover* Develop comprehensive cutover runbooks, checklists and decision logs* Map dependencies across all workstreams and identify critical path activities* Establish a cutover governance framework including decision-making authority and escalation paths* Identify, track and mitigate cutover risks ;maintain RAID log* Provide command and control around the entry into cutover and cutover trials including exit criteria* Develop and maintain rollback procedures and contingency plans* Provide evidence-based Go/No-Go recommendations for cutover readiness* Work with the BAU environment and release manager to ensure environments are available for the cutover trials* Validate readiness criteria are met before proceeding to live cutover* Provide regular communication with senior stakeholders, business owners, and technical leads* Ensure the appropriate resources are allocated and available during cutover windows* Coordinate with business continuity teams to minimise operational disruption* Facilitate cutover readiness meetings and decision-making forums Experience & qualifications To be successful in this role you’ll need: * Proven experience leading complex IT/business transformation cutovers (minimum 3-5 years)* A demonstrable project management background with relevant certifications (Prince2, PMP, Agile, or equivalent)* Experience with cutover planning tools (e.g., Cutover.com, ServiceNow, MS Project, Smartsheet)* Excellent stakeholder management skills at all levels* Demonstrable command and control capabilities under pressure* Experience running cutover rehearsals/trials and incorporating lessons learned* An understanding of data migration, technical infrastructure, and business change* Risk and issue management expertise with a proven track record of mitigation* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* The ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines* ITIL Foundation or similar service management qualification (desirable)* Experience in construction, building materials, or related industries(desirable)* Knowledge of SAP/ERP implementations and cutovers* Change management certification (e.g.,Prosci, CMI)(desirable)* Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies* Previous experience in 24/7 operational environments* An understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in UK business operations* Experience with cloud migration and infrastructure cutovers**Why Tarmac**We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:* Bonus scheme* Enhanced holiday entitlement* Contributory pension scheme* Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.* Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice* Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause* Training and development opportunitiesWe’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you. Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!#Tarmac #TarmacCareersTarmac Trading LimitedAbout the role | Salary | Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits || Location | Solihull, United Kingdom |