Go-Live Cutover Lead for Large Transformations

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Cutover Manager to lead the planning, coordination and execution of deployment activities for a major transformation programme. You will develop the cutover strategy and manage end-to-end deployment lifecycle, ensuring readiness, minimizing risk and delivering a smooth go-live.

The role requires outstanding organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and business teams to

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing cutover, deployment or transition activities within large, complex transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and execution of deployment activities for a major transformation programme.
• Develop and deliver the programme's cutover strategy across end-to-end deployment lifecycle.
• Coordinate activities from planning and dry runs through production build to go-live, mitigating risks.
• Ensure organisational readiness and maintain momentum across technical and business teams.

Skills

Cutover management

Deployment planning

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Planning skills

Job description

The University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Cutover Manager to lead the planning, coordination and execution of deployment activities for a major transformation programme. You will develop the cutover strategy and manage end-to-end deployment lifecycle, ensuring readiness, minimizing risk and delivering a smooth go-live.

The role requires outstanding organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and business teams to