Project Cut Over Lead

Salary: £40,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

: Proven experience leading complex IT/business transformation cutovers (minimum 3-5 years)A demonstrable project management background with relevant certifications (Prince2, PMP, Agile, or equivalent)Experience with cutover planning tools (e.g., Cutover.com, ServiceNow, MS Project, Smartsheet)Excellent stakeholder management skills at all levelsDemonstrable command and control capabilities under pressureExperience running cutover rehearsals/trials and incorporating lessons learnedAn understanding of data migration, technical infrastructure, and business changeRisk and issue management expertise with a proven track record of mitigationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplinesITIL Foundation or similar service management qualification (desirable)Experience in construction, building materials, or related industries (desirable)Knowledge of SAP/ERP implementations and cutoversChange management certification (e.g., Prosci, CMI) (desirable)Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologiesPrevious experience in 24/7 operational environmentsAn understanding of regulatory and compliance

Requirements

in UK business operationsExperience with cloud migration and infrastructure cutovers Responsibilities: Establish an overall approach and project plans to ensure the 3 major streams of work (Data, Technical, Business) can be delivered in the desired cutover windowDefine and obtain agreement on the principles for cutoverOversee/Create the Data, Technical and Business plans for cutoverDevelop comprehensive cutover runbooks, checklists, and decision logsMap dependencies across all workstreams and identify critical path activitiesEstablish a cutover governance framework including decision-making authority and escalation pathsIdentify, track, and mitigate cutover risks; maintain RAID logProvide command and control around the entry into cutover and cutover trials including exit criteriaDevelop and maintain rollback procedures and contingency plansProvide evidence-based Go/No-Go recommendations for cutover readinessWork with the BAU environment and release manager to ensure environments are available for the cutover trialsValidate readiness criteria are met before proceeding to live cutoverProvide regular communication with senior stakeholders, business owners, and technical leadsEnsure the appropriate resources are allocated and available during cutover windowsCoordinate with business continuity teams to minimize operational disruptionFacilitate cutover readiness meetings and decision-making forums Technologies: CloudDevOpsERPITILSAPServiceNowWindowsSupport More: At Tarmac, we are currently looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Cutover Lead to join our Transformation team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to be integral in managing the cutover plan across various areas of the program. We don’t just offer a job; we present a career with industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that prioritizes people.

Benefits

include a bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme, and access to our Tarmac Reward website with discounts. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. last updated 28 week of 2026