Cutover Manager

TL;DR

Cutover Manager (Transformation): Managing a complex go-live for a large-scale technology rollout with an accent on cutover planning, execution, and post-go-live hypercare. Focus on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing dependencies, and ensuring a smooth transition to business-as-usual operations.

Location: Northampton – 4 days onsite per week

Salary: £600/day (Inside IR35)

Company

hirify.global is a recruitment and resourcing firm supporting large-scale transformation programmes.

What you will do

• Own and manage the end-to-end cutover plan for a major technology rollout.
• Coordinate activities across technical and business teams leading up to go-live.
• Identify, track, and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and actions.
• Facilitate cutover readiness meetings and lead stakeholder communications.
• Manage the hypercare phase following go-live to ensure effective issue triage and resolution.
• Provide regular progress updates to programme leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cutover Manager on large-scale transformation or technology programmes.
• Strong track record of delivering successful go-lives and managing hypercare periods.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Availability to start immediately or at very short notice.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract role with an immediate start date.
• Engagement duration until the end of August 2026.
• Competitive daily rate (£600/day Inside IR35).