Cutover Manager – Major CRM implementation
Hybrid Role (3 days onsite) - Based in Thames Valley - Outside IR35 - Rate TBA
Are you an experienced specisialist Cutover Manager ready to play a pivotal role in one of the UK’s most exciting digital transformation journeys?
This fast growing organisation seeks a highly skilled professional to lead the cutover strategy, planing and structuring for a major CRM programme which spans ERP and other key integrated business systems and forms the central part of a wholesale change agenda impacting thousands of people.
This is a critical role where your ability to bring structure, governance, foresight, and clarity to the Cutover planning and leadership will ensure seamless delivery across a complex enterprise landscape. It requires someone who is extremely inquisitive, always asking questions and trying to understand the 'what if' question.
We are looking for someone who specialises in Cutover management rather than has done it as part of a Programme role
What you’ll do
As Cutover Lead, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining the integrated programme schedule, ensuring alignment to MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) principles. You will:
* Own the master programme plan, consolidating inputs from technical, functional, data, testing, training, and change teams.
* Lead the cutover strategy, from detailed planning and dependency mapping to mock runs, command centre setup, and live weekend execution.
* Provide scenario planning, critical path analysis, and risk management to guide informed decision-making.
* Act as a trusted advisor to programme leadership on how Cutover will work gaining confidence of stakeholders at every level.
What we’re looking for
We seek a Cutover specialist with a proven track record in large-scale IT transformation, ideally with MS Dynamics CRM and integrated ERP/eCommerce landscapes. You will bring:
* at least 7+ years’ experience in Cutover execution and programme planning.
* Deep understanding of MSP methodology and programme governance.
* Hands-on experience in ERP/CRM cutover planning (ideally D365).
* Strong expertise with planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
* The ability to challenge and influence stakeholders with evidence-based insights.
This is a great opportunity to join a large programme at an early stage and have a big influence on its success. Please only respond if you are able to commit to three days a week on site in their Thames Valley office. Collaboration and team dynamic is key to this programme and as such being present for three days is a requirement for any applicant. Rate TBA