[Hiring] Cut-Over Manager @principal33

Role Description

The Cut-Over Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of all activities related to preparing and executing the transition from the existing LEW system landscape to the client's target platform, including during the planned test migrations. The goal of the role is the ongoing development, planning, and oversight of all cut-over activities for test migrations 0 through 3, the dress rehearsal, as well as the Go-Live and the subsequent stabilization phase within the local project, ensuring a controlled, low-risk, and on-schedule transition to the new platform in line with the agreed cut-over plan.

• Building, maintaining, and continuously updating the local cut-over concept in close coordination with the central project
• Developing and managing the integrated cut-over plan across all relevant streams and stakeholders
• Coordinating local cut-over activities with the central OneBilling cut-over and migration leads
• Monitoring the necessary readiness criteria for cut-over and Go-Live
• Coordinating all production-related activities ahead of Go-Live
• Building and managing risk management for the transition to the production environment
• Preparing and facilitating relevant Go/No-Go decisions
• Continuous progress tracking and building of appropriate reporting structures
• Reporting to project management (Business Owner and Tech Owner)

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Cut-Over Manager, Migration Manager, or Project Manager in complex IT transformation projects
• Experience in planning and executing production-critical Go-Lives
• Experience in complex IT and SAP transformation projects, ideally in the utilities sector (IS-U)
• Experience managing multi-stream projects with significant functional and technical dependencies
• Experience in risk management, readiness criteria, and Go/No-Go processes
• Structured and methodical approach to planning and executing migration and transition scenarios
• Strong communication and coordination skills across diverse stakeholder groups

Benefits

• Medical insurance: Your health, and your family's, is our top priority. You're fully covered.
• Holiday flat in Valencia: Dreaming of sunny days in Spain? Our company flat is ready for your next getaway.
• Gifts for special occasions: We love celebrating you. Expect thoughtful surprises on Easter, Women's Day, Father's Day, and more.
• Anniversary gifts: Your 1st, 5th, and 10th work anniversaries are milestones worth celebrating, and we mark each of them with a special gift.
• Team-building events: We value connection beyond work, offering engaging team experiences in great locations to inspire collaboration and fun.
• End of year celebrations: We wrap up each year with a special celebration, filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments.
• Day off on your birthday: Your special day is yours to enjoy, no work required.
• Community and social initiatives: We bring people together through activities like Bring Your Kids to the Office Day, donation drives, tree planting, sporting events, decorating the Christmas tree with your colleagues, celebrating new office openings, Principal33's anniversary, and more.
• Access to Udemy: Growth matters, so you get unlimited access to thousands of courses. Develop your skills anytime, anywhere.
• German language courses: Dedicated courses to help you build your German skills, supporting both personal and professional growth.
• Personal and professional growth: We support your development through masterclasses with experienced trainers, and we're open to investing in courses and training that help you grow.