Role: Oracle Project Manager - Cutover Activities
Mandate: In-depth knowledge of Oracle ERP modules (Finance, Supply Chain, HR, etc.) and cutover processes
Experience: 11-15 Years
Key Responsibilities:
- Cutover planning: Develop and manage the detailed cutover plan, outlining activities, resources, and timelines required for the transition from legacy systems to Oracle ERP.
- Stakeholder coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors, to ensure alignment on cutover activities and readiness.
- Risk management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with cutover activities, including data migration, system outages, and user access issues.
- Communication: Act as the main point of contact for all cutover-related communications, keeping stakeholders informed of timelines, activities, and any issues or changes.
- Data migration oversight: Coordinate data migration activities with technical teams, ensuring data integrity and accuracy through pre- and post-migration checks.
- Testing and validation: Work with QA and functional teams to develop and execute cutover testing plans, ensuring systems are fully operational before go-live.
- Contingency planning: Develop and maintain contingency plans for critical cutover activities, preparing for potential delays, rollbacks, or system issues.
- Post-cutover support: Oversee post-cutover stabilization activities, ensuring any issues are addressed quickly and that end-users have the support they need.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all cutover activities, including step-by-step procedures, roles and responsibilities, and lessons learned.
- Continuous improvement: After cutover, conduct a post-mortem review and implement best practices for future deployments or upgrades.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years of project management experience, including at least 3 years with Oracle ERP implementations. Proven experience managing cutover activities for large-scale Oracle ERP projects.
Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Oracle ERP modules (Finance, Supply Chain, HR, etc.) and cutover processes.
- Familiarity with data migration tools, techniques, and best practices.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, such as PMP, Agile, or Prince2.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.