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.