IT Cutover Analyst

IT Cutover Analyst
Location: India - Remote
Employment Type: Long-term contract/freelance opportunity
Duration: Through April 2028 (subject to project requirements)
About the Opportunity We are looking for an experienced IT Cutover Analyst to support a large-scale global technology transformation program. This role will play a key part in planning, coordinating, and executing cutover activities to ensure a successful transition to new ERP and enterprise technology solutions across applications, infrastructure, data, and analytics.
This is an excellent opportunity for a project-focused professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working with cross-functional teams to deliver critical business transformations.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and continuously update integrated cutover plans, including activities, timelines, dependencies, owners, and completion criteria.
Coordinate with business, IT, data, deployment, and implementation teams to ensure all cutover activities are clearly defined and aligned.
Monitor cutover readiness and proactively identify risks, gaps, dependencies, and overdue activities.
Support the preparation and execution of cutover rehearsals, go-live events, blackout periods, and hypercare activities.
Track progress during go-live and ensure issues, blockers, and deviations are escalated through the appropriate governance channels.
Maintain accurate records of activity completion, approvals, exceptions, and key decisions.
Produce regular status reports, dashboards, RAID logs, and readiness updates for project stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with project managers, workstream leads, and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery.
What We're Looking For
Experience supporting large-scale technology transformation, ERP implementation, deployment, migration, or go-live programs.
Strong project coordination, planning, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP solutions.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience managing detailed project plans and trackers.
Proficiency with project management and reporting tools such as MS Project, Jira, Power BI, or comparable platforms.
Strong understanding of project dependencies, risks, and issue management.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across global teams.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
Willingness to provide support during critical go-live and deployment periods when extended working hours may be required.
Preferred Experience
ERP transformation or SAP S/4HANA deployment experience.
Exposure to global deployment programs across multiple regions.
Experience with cutover rehearsals, readiness assessments, hypercare planning, and execution.
Background in manufacturing, supply chain, FMCG, or other complex enterprise environments.
Why Join?
Be part of a major global business transformation initiative.
Work with international teams and stakeholders across multiple functions.
Gain exposure to large-scale ERP and technology deployment programs.
Play a critical role in delivering successful business and technology change.

Work arrangement
No