Project Cut Over Lead

Tarmac; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK seeks an experienced Cutover Lead for their Transformation team. This role encompasses project management, ensuring a seamless transition from project delivery to operations. Responsibilities include establishing cutover plans, overseeing the integration of multiple workstreams, and managing risks. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, as well as relevant certifications in project management. The company offers a hybrid work model and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts on retailers

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years leading IT/business transformation cutovers.
• Experience running cutover rehearsals and trials.
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Establish a coordinated cutover plan across all program areas.
• Oversee creation of Data, Technical, and Business plans.
• Develop cutover runbooks and contingency plans.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Prince2, PMP, Agile certifications

ITIL Foundation or similar

Tools

ServiceNow

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Introduction

About the role

We're currently looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Cutover Lead to 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

• 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., , 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 opportunities

We'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.

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