Cutover Manager - Contract Role

Role: Cutover Manager - Contract Role

Seniority: Mid and Senior levels

Day rate: £400-£600 Outside IR35

Project duration: 3 months with very likely extension, starting asap

Location: 2 days in central London per week, 3 days remote. Some travel to Paris and elsewhere globally

We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations throughout the UK and Europe.

They're seeking a Cutover Manager with (ideally IFS system) ERP experience to support in an ongoing cutover for a client in the financial services industry.

We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via our website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly.

• Define and document cutover scope, approach, and success criteria
• Manage cross-functional teams during cutover activities
• Monitor and resolve issues promptly during critical phases
• Maintain alignment between technical teams, business units, and external vendors
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• An independent consultant
• Proven experience in ERP cutover management, preferably with IFS Applications
• Strong understanding of data migration, system integration, and business process impacts.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage complex timelines and dependencies
• Nice-to-have: Experience using Smartsheet for project planning and tracking
• Nice-to-have: Consulting background