Senior Implementation / Cutover Manager - Supply Chain Transformation

The Aquarium; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aquarium in Sydney (Mascot) is seeking a Senior Implementation Manager to own the path from approved design into live operation for a major supply chain transformation. The role covers cutover strategy, site readiness, and hypercare across ~80 locations and a subsequent enterprise cutover for inventory, purchasing and finance.

The successful candidate will have led multi-site go-lives for ERP/WMS/MRO, run a 24/7 command centre, and managed integrations with vendors and SI partners, including

Qualifications

• Led cutover and go-live for large ERP/WMS/MRO implementations.
• Ran a command centre in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Managed a system integrator alongside multiple vendors.
• Practical understanding of data migration and ITIL-aligned hypercare.
• Credible with executives, frontline teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own the cutover and implementation strategy, including site wave sequencing, rollback principles and blackout windows.
• Run a repeatable site readiness framework with clear go/no-go criteria.
• Lead cutover rehearsals and hold the system integrator and vendors to rehearsal exit criteria.
• Lead the Command Centre through each go-live and make go/no-go and rollback recommendations to the Steering Committee.
• Design the hypercare model and transition each site into BAU support.

Skills

ERP go-live

Multi-site rollout

Command centre

Vendor management

Data migration

ITIL hypercare

Executive credibility

Aviation/MRO

Tools

Manhattan Active

IFS Maintenix

Oracle

Job description

Senior Implementation / Cutover Manager - Supply Chain Transformation

Senior Implementation Manager / Senior Cutover Manager

Sydney (Mascot) | 12 month Contract | Leading Australian Airline | Start 30 November 2026

Are you an Implementation or Cutover Manager who has led go-live for large ERP, WMS or MRO programs, ideally in aviation or another asset-intensive industry?

We're partnering with a leading Australian airline's Engineering division, which is replacing its legacy supply chain systems with Manhattan Active, IFS Maintenix and Oracle. They need a Senior Implementation Manager to own the path from approved design into live operation, without disrupting the supply of parts to maintenance operations.

The program includes a site-by-site warehouse and transport rollout across approximately 80 locations, followed by a single enterprise cutover for inventory, purchasing and finance.

The Rundown of the role...

• Own the cutover and implementation strategy, including site wave sequencing, rollback principles and blackout windows.
• Run a repeatable site readiness framework with clear go/no-go criteria.
• Lead cutover rehearsals and hold the system integrator and vendors to rehearsal exit criteria.
• Lead the Command Centre through each go-live and make go/no-go and rollback recommendations to the Steering Committee.
• Design the hypercare model and transition each site into BAU support.

What we're after...

• Led cutover and go-live for large ERP, WMS or MRO implementations, including at least one multi-site phased rollout.
• Ran a command centre in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Managed a system integrator alongside multiple vendors.
• Practical understanding of data migration, reconciliation and ITIL-aligned hypercare.
• Credible with executives, frontline teams and vendors.
• Highly desirable: aviation or MRO experience (please call this out in your CV), and exposure to Manhattan Active, IFS Maintenix or Oracle.

What's on Offer?

• Lead a major enterprise-wide supply chain transformation at a leading airline.
• Based at the Mascot Supply Chain Distribution Centre (minimum four days per week in the office).
• Authority to call a hold or rollback, and the chance to build a cutover model others will repeat.

www.theaquarium.com.au