Cutover & Readiness Manager (1 year contract extendable)

Michael Page International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Cutover & Readiness Manager to oversee planning and execution of system cutover activities within the financial services industry. Based in Singapore, this role ensures seamless transitions by coordinating cross-functional teams and processes.

The role requires leading deployment waves, rehearsal and validation activities, and command centre operations during deployment windows, with a focus on readiness, documentation, and smooth handover

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cutover, release, deployment, or transition management activities.
• Strong coordination across multiple teams and vendors.
• Experience managing production deployment events and high-pressure windows.
• Understanding of IT operations, service management, and production support.
• Ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, and drive issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the deployment wave framework including scope, sequencing, governance, and stage-gate criteria.
• Develop and maintain integrated cutover plans and deployment runbooks from multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate and facilitate cutover rehearsals, validation exercises, and execution planning.
• Lead command centre operations during deployment windows and manage issues and communications.
• Drive readiness activities, including support model alignment, monitoring, access management, and hypercare prep.
• Prepare readiness assessments and decision-making materials to support go/no-go reviews.
• Ensure smooth transition into operational support with documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Track deployment risks, dependencies, and remediation plans throughout the programme.

Skills

Cutover management experience

Programme coordination

Stakeholder management

Production deployment experience

IT operations knowledge

Risk and dependency management

Communication and planning

Agile / hybrid delivery familiarity

Job description

The Cutover & Readiness Manager will oversee the planning and execution of system cutover activities within the financial services industry. Based in Singapore, this role ensures seamless transitions by coordinating cross-functional teams and processes.

Client Details

A company operating in the financial services industry, based in Singapore.

Description

• Establish and manage the deployment wave framework, including scope definition, sequencing, governance, and stage-gate criteria.
• Develop and maintain integrated cutover plans and deployment runbooks, incorporating inputs from multiple technology and business workstreams.
• Coordinate and facilitate cutover rehearsals, validation exercises, and execution planning activities.
• Lead command centre operations during deployment windows, ensuring effective issue management and stakeholder communication.
• Drive operational readiness activities, including support model alignment, monitoring, access management, communications, incident management processes, and hypercare preparation.
• Prepare readiness assessments and decision‑making materials that support deployment approvals and go/no-go reviews.
• Ensure successful transition into operational support teams through robust documentation, knowledge transfer, and acceptance processes.
• Track and manage deployment risks, dependencies, and remediation plans throughout the programme.

Key Deliverables

• Deployment wave governance framework and readiness criteria.
• End‑to‑end cutover plans and execution runbooks.
• Rehearsal schedules, outcomes, and action tracking.
• Operational readiness assessments and deployment approval packs.
• Hypercare planning and command centre operating model.
• Knowledge transfer plans, support documentation, and operational acceptance records.

Profile

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading cutover, release, deployment, or transition management activities within large and complex technology programmes.
• Strong programme coordination and stakeholder management capabilities across multiple teams and vendors.
• Experience managing critical production deployment events and high‑pressure execution windows.
• Solid understanding of IT operations, service management, and production support models.
• Ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, and drive issue resolution in fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid delivery methodologies, and enterprise‑scale transformation programmes is advantageous.

Job Offer

• Temporary position based in Singapore.
• Opportunity to work within the financial services industry.