Public summary
Seeking a Cut-Over Manager to lead and coordinate transition activities from an existing legacy system to a new IT platform within a complex utility sector IT transformation project. Responsibilities include developing cut-over concepts and plans, coordinating multi-stream migration activities, managing risk and readiness criteria, facilitating Go/No-Go decisions, and ensuring controlled, on-time Go-Live. Ideal candidate has several years of experience in cut-over or migration management in IT/SAP projects, strong coordination and communication skills, and experience with production-critical Go-Lives. The role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, team-building events, language courses, and professional development opportunities.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Dusseldorf
- Remote status
- Remote
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and manage all activities required for transitioning from the legacy system to the new platform, including test migrations, dress rehearsal, Go-Live, and stabilization phase. Develop and update the local cut-over concept in close alignment with the central project team. Manage integrated cut-over plans across stakeholders. Track progress, coordinate readiness criteria, facilitate Go/No-Go decisions, and oversee risk management for the transition. Report regularly to project leadership.
Qualifications
Several years of experience as a Cut-Over Manager, Migration Manager, or Project Manager in complex IT or SAP transformation projects, preferably in the utilities sector (IS-U). Proven track record of managing multi-stream projects with functional and technical dependencies. Expertise in planning and executing production-critical Go-Lives, risk management, and readiness processes. Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.