Cutover Lead

Apex Systems; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Cutover Lead to orchestrate end-to-end system transitions across hardware and software, from requirements through retirement. You will apply advanced principles, mentor teams, and solve highly complex problems in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years in cutover execution, experience with ERP/financial systems (Costpoint/SAP/Oracle/Icertis/Ivalua), and the ability to coordinate large cross-functional efforts with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting or leading system cutovers, go lives, or major operational transitions.
• Experience with ERP, SaaS, or financial systems such as Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, Icertis, or Ivalua.
• Experience with data migration, integrations, batch schedules, and reconciliation processes.
• Ability to organize and manage complex task sequencing.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical teams, functional SMEs, and leadership.
• Ability to work during extended hours, weekends, and time sensitive execution windows.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate, develop, and manage the cutover plan, including task sequencing, dependencies, readiness checks, and go or no go criteria.
• Coordinate activities across CLM such as Icertis, S2P such as Ivalua, Costpoint, integrations, data migration, and finance.
• Lead cutover rehearsals, capturing and applying lessons learned. Manage cutover execution, including transaction freeze, data extraction, reconciliation, deployment steps, and integration activation.
• Run the cutover command center, overseeing issue triage, escalation, and checkpoint validation.
• Ensure financial, data, and transaction integrity during migration and system startup.
• Oversee hypercare activities including daily monitoring, issue resolution, integration stability, and first month reconciliation.
• Communicate cutover status, risks, and decisions to program leadership and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in cutovers

ERP experience

Data migration

Strong communication

Ability to work extended hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

Oracle

Icertis

Ivalua

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Job #: 3057126

Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid; 4 days in-person at McLean or Bethesda location depending on project team schedule (Mon-Thurs)

Job Description

Cutover Lead

Number of Positions – 1

Location – McLean/Bethesda

Target Start Date – ASAP

Duration: Through mid-April

Legal Status (U.S. Citizen only or will also accept Green Card Holders) – Prefer U.S. Citizen, but would consider a GC Holder

Core Business Hours – 9AM-5PM

Travel Required - No

Interview Process (face to face, virtual, panel, etc.) – Video interview panel

Role Overview

• Orchestrates the development of a system of interest (encompassing hardware and/or software) through its entire life cycle, from requirements determination through operations and system retirement, with an emphasis on domain expert involvement, risk/opportunity management, and tailoring of processes to meet the needs of the specific project.
• Applies leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts; contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions.
• Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision; mentors or supervises employees in both firm and technical competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate, develop, and manage the cutover plan, including task sequencing, dependencies, readiness checks, and go or no go criteria.
• Coordinate activities across CLM such as Icertis, S2P such as Ivalua, Agentic AI, Costpoint, integrations, data migration, and finance. Lead cutover rehearsals, capturing and applying lessons learned. Manage cutover execution, including transaction freeze, data extraction, reconciliation, deployment steps, and integration activation.
• Run the cutover command center, overseeing issue triage, escalation, and checkpoint validation.
• Ensure financial, data, and transaction integrity during migration and system startup.
• Oversee hypercare activities including daily monitoring, issue resolution, integration stability, and first month reconciliation.
• Communicate cutover status, risks, and decisions to program leadership and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting or leading system cutovers, go lives, or major operational transitions
• Experience with ERP, SaaS, or financial systems such as Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, Icertis, or Ivalua
• Experience with data migration, integrations, batch schedules, and reconciliation processes
• Ability to organize and manage complex task sequencing
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical teams, functional SMEs, and leadership
• Ability to work during extended hours, weekends, and time sensitive execution windows
• Bachelors degree

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint processing, integrations, and accounting period management
• Experience with Icertis Contract Intelligence or Ivalua Source to Pay platforms
• Experience in government contracting or project based accounting environments
• Experience running command centers or war rooms during production cutovers
• Knowledge of AI/ML driven automation and parallel-run validation
• Knowledge of Smartsheet or Microsoft Project
• PMP or SAFe certification

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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