Functional Responsibility
- Build a detailed cutover task list into project plan format, sequence of activities to be performed by various teams, the order of the activities and the dependencies amongst each other.
- Add task level resources and durations for each activity on the cutover plan, in collaboration with the business and technical members.
- Create cutover strategy - plan and approach for executing and monitoring the plan.
- Develop roll-back strategy with Technical leads.
- Create a cutover team roster if the activities have to be executed and monitored around the clock. A command center team to follow up on progress, help resolve issues and blockers and escalate where needed.
- Plan mock runs of the cutover plan. Execute the plan and monitor operations at every available opportunity - SIT set up, UAT set up, etc. to practice for production set up. Document lessons and make modifications to production plan.
- Conduct final walkthroughs of the full production plan with all assigned resources and leads and obtain sign-offs.
- Orchestrate the production cutover. Monitor operations, resolve issues, communicate daily progress status reports.
- Conduct final Go/No-Go, and handover to Hypercare Team.
Experince :
- 5+ years practical experience in supporting end-to-end project management and governance work for big-ticket technology/company-wide projects
- Hands-on experience in collaborating independently across functions/teams to plan and create project cutover activities
- Experienced in identifying and executing process improvement opportunities that facilitate efficient/effective execution of projects
- Independent creation of PPT slides and visual dashboards for project reporting
Skills :
- Strong oral and written communication
- Good understanding of project management tools e. g. Smartsheet
- High proactivity, agility, accountability, and independence
- Adept at developing partnerships
- Good presentation and PPT skills
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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