Job Description
About the role
As a Oracle HCM Cutover Manager, you will have to lead and coordinate all cutover planning and execution activities for a large-scale Oracle Fusion HCM implementation programme.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a controlled, low-risk transition from legacy HR systems into Oracle Fusion HCM across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups. This role requires strong programme coordination capability, Oracle HCM delivery experience, and the ability to manage complex interdependencies across HR, payroll, IT, integrations, testing, security, data migration, and business readiness activities.
The Cutover Manager will work closely with programme leadership, system integrators, business teams, and third-party suppliers to deliver a successful go-live and hypercare transition.
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Our client is currently looking for a new recruit in joining their team, please read on!
You can also ask our friendly recruitment team any questions you may have about the role, between 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Shifts: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Experience and Skills Required:
Essential
* Proven experience as a Cutover Manager on large Oracle Fusion HCM programmes.
* Strong understanding of Oracle HCM Cloud deployment lifecycle and release management.
* Experience delivering complex enterprise transformations within regulated or operationally critical environments.
* Strong understanding of:
* Data migration
* Integration dependencies
* Security provisioning
* Testing cycles
* Business readiness
* Experience coordinating multiple suppliers and offshore delivery teams.
* Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
* Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure go-live environments
Desirable
* Experience within aviation, transport, or large unionised organisations.
* Experience working on global or multi-country Oracle HCM deployments.
* Familiarity with Oracle Cloud deployment tools and release processes.
* Experience managing payroll-related cutovers and downstream integrations.
Key Skills
* Oracle Fusion HCM
* Cutover Planning & Execution
* Programme Delivery
* RAID Management
* Stakeholder Management
* Data Migration Coordination
* Hypercare Management
* Governance & Reporting
* Risk & Dependency Management
* Cross-functional Leadership
Personal Attributes
* Calm and structured under pressure.
* Strong leadership and coordination capability.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Proactive and delivery-focused mindset.
* Strong influencing and decision-making skills.
* Able to challenge constructively and drive accountability across teams.
Responsibilities
Cutover Planning & Governance
* Develop and maintain the end-to-end Oracle HCM cutover strategy and integrated cutover plan, including key business freeze timelines and processes
* Define all cutover activities, dependencies, milestones, entry/exit criteria, and decision points.
* Establish cutover governance, RAID management, reporting, and escalation processes.
* Coordinate business and technical readiness assessments ahead of deployment.
* Manage dress rehearsals/mock cutovers and ensure lessons learned are incorporated.
Oracle HCM Deployment Coordination
* Coordinate cutover activities across Oracle HCM modules including:
* Core HR
* Recruitment / ORC
* Learning
* Talent Management
* Performance
* Compensation
* Help Desk
* Ensure alignment between functional, technical, integration, security, and reporting workstreams.
* Manage sequencing and dependencies across environments, releases, and migration activities.
Data Migration & Validation
* Coordinate final data migration activities with data leads and technical teams.
* Ensure reconciliation, validation, and sign-off processes are completed.
* Oversee legacy system freeze activities and production readiness checkpoints.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
* Act as the central coordination point between:
* HR leadership
* Programme Management Office
* IT Operations
* Payroll
* Security
* Infrastructure
* System Integrator teams
* Business SMEs
* Facilitate daily cutover command centre meetings during deployment periods.
* Provide concise executive reporting and risk escalation to programme leadership.
Go-Live & Hypercare
* Lead go-live execution and operational transition activities.
* Manage issue triage and prioritisation during hypercare.
* Coordinate rollback and contingency planning where required.
* Support transition into BAU support and operational ownership.
What’s in it for you? –
Our client loves to reward their people for doing a great job.
* This is a 6-month contract.(with possibility of extension)
* A day rate, in-scope IR35 either PAYE or Hays approved Umbrella company
* This role provides a hybrid working access from the comforts of your own home and only going to our state-of-the-art office in Waterside (3/4) days per week.
* May involve international travel
Next Steps
Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly recruitment consultants will give you a call and talk you through the screening process.
If your application is successful, you’ll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client’s hiring managers to get to know you better.
We look forward to speaking to you!