Cutover Manager

We require a Cutover Manager to work remotely for a contract role.  * D365 Cut Over manager that has taken ERP systems live and can manage the cut over to a task level. Must be able to create the plan and execute it as well. * Develop detailed Cut-over Plan/Schedule for execution. * Ensure plans align to site/market specific activities and are resourced accordingly. * Manage overall governance during the cut-over phase. * Ensure successful delivery of programme plans to manage successful implementation * Ensure risks to supply are appropriately managed and ramp up plans protect the company Manufacturing sites/Market supply/stock position. * Develop and manage Go No Go criteria including key activity required for a successful cut-over & Go-Live. * Chair key stakeholder meetings to ensure appropriate decision-making process is in place, underpinned by approved Go No Go criteria. * Make sure all plan/schedule links and dependencies are understood, known & documented, Resources identified & aligned (from ERP Team, Markets, Sites & above site entities), any constraints, issues or risks are understood, documented and mitigation plans are in place & managed. * Ensure the delivery of Ramp-up plans have been planned by the Sites/Markets and any pre-requisite activity has been integrated into the overall plan. * Remain responsible for the execution of Cut-over & Go-Live Plans for each site. * Continuously manage interfaces & conflicts between disparate resources and teams, ensuring smooth delivery of the plan. * Actively monitor delivery of external dependencies and resolutions from support groups. * Experience of a large multi-country/multi-time zone implementation. Must demonstrate ability to communicate at the most senior levels of the organization but also possess the skills and experience to manage detailed project plans. * Significant ERP project delivery experience (pure project management not acceptable, as will require content knowledge). * Experience of dealing with large operational teams - some of which may be based offshore. * Has had responsibility for both IT and Business team members within a complete project team, demonstrating techniques for the appropriate management of key stakeholders.   Market related salary per hour.  * Experience of a large multi-country/multi-time zone implementation. Must demonstrate ability to communicate at the most senior levels of the organization but also possess the skills and experience to manage detailed project plans. * Significant ERP project delivery experience (pure project management not acceptable, as will require content knowledge). * Experience of dealing with large operational teams - some of which may be based offshore. * Has had responsibility for both IT and Business team members within a complete project team, demonstrating techniques for the appropriate management of key stakeholders.