Project Cut Over Lead

Tarmac Trading Limited; Marston Green; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Cutover Lead to manage complex transformations. Responsibilities include developing cutover plans, ensuring smooth transitions, and coordinating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in project management and expertise in IT/business transformations. This role offers hybrid working options, as well as industry-leading rewards and development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Access to Employee Communities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading complex IT/business transformation cutovers.
• Demonstrable project management background with relevant certifications.
• Experience with cutover planning tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish an overall approach and project plans for cutover.
• Develop comprehensive cutover runbooks and checklists.
• Communicate regular updates with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Complex IT/business transformation cutovers

Project management (Prince2, PMP, Agile)

Stakeholder management

Command and control under pressure

Cutover planning tools (e.g., ServiceNow)

Risk and issue management

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

ITIL Foundation or similar qualification

Tools

Cutover.com

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

About the role

We'recurrently looking for an?ambitious?and?enthusiastic?

Cutover Lead

• ?to join our Transformation team

(Hybrid / On-site asrequiredduring 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.Itis responsible forthe end-to-end management of the cutover plan, ensuring seamless transition from project delivery to business-as-usual operations.

Main responsibilities

In this roleyoull

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 / Createthe Data, Technical and Business plans for cutover

Develop comprehensive cutover runbooks,checklistsand decision logs

Map dependencies across all workstreams andidentifycritical path activities

Establishacutover governance framework including decision-making authority and escalation paths

Identify,trackand mitigate cutover risks;maintainRAID log

Provide command and control around the entry into cutover and cutover trials including exit criteria

Develop andmaintainrollback 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 beforeproceedingto live cutover

Provide regular communication with senior stakeholders, business owners, and technical leads

Ensuretheappropriate resourcesareallocatedand 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 roleyoullneed :

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 proventrack 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 opportunities

Were 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, were here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click Apply to get started. Please note : we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so dont wait too long!

#Tarmac #TarmacCareers

Tarmac Trading Limited

TPBN1_UKTJ