Description :

Role & responsibilities :

- Develop and fine tune the Cutover strategy aligned with program objectives, timelines, and compliance requirements, and as per the guidance and template provided by the E2E Cutover manager.

- Coordinate and own creation of Detailed Release Cutover Plans with systems, tasks, resources and success metrics clearly identified.

- Train project team members on the program cutover methodology and drive effective and consistent use of Project Cutover Tools.

- Collaborate and work with systems integrators, while owning the end-to-end cutover process from JJT.

- Conduct detailed testing and validation of cutover procedures to proactively identify and resolve potential challenges.

- Lead all aspects of Cutover Readiness and the execution of Mock and Production Cutover plans.

- Report on Cutover Progress, issues and risks to team members and senior management.

- Drive quick Resolution of Issues to minimize downtime and mitigate business impacts.

- Pilot and embrace new technologies that drive improvements in cutover processes (e.g., automation, generative artificial intelligence).

- Leverage industry best practices and improve the current cutover cycle experience holistically for all the stakeholders involved

- Drive towards reduced cycle times in tune with the expectations with the Global cutover manager and PMO.

Preferred candidate profile :

- Solid understanding of cutover methodologies, toolsets and standard processes.

- Strong technical competence with expertise in data migration, system integrations, Satellite systems, Middleware and infrastructure transitions

- 12 + years of relevant experience in the areas of handling Cutover, complex project management, pharma industry experience preferred.

- Project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and implement complex cutover activities.