Looking for Cutover Lead in Raynham. Boston, but can be remote also. EST time zone.

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Looking for a Cutover Manager to oversee the end-to-end cutover process for MES implementations, coordinating between manufacturing, IT, operations, and project teams to ensure a smooth go-live. The role requires strong project management skills, deep MES system knowledge, and the ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan & Strategy: create cutover plan outlining tasks, dependencies, timelines, and resource allocation, tailored to MES project needs
• Coordination: Lead cutover planning workshops, define tasks, responsibilities, and validation steps, and coordinate cross-functional teams (functional, technical, infrastructure, business)
• Risk Management: Identify, track, and mitigate cutover-related risks, issues, and decision points; develop contingency plans for rollback or recovery 
• Execution Oversight: Oversee system freeze periods, data migration, technical deployments (e.g., transports, configurations), and business validation during cutover.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct and manage cutover test runs and validation activities to ensure all system components work as expected.
• Communication: Manage communication with stakeholders throughout execution, support go-live, and coordinate the transition into hypercare.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to MES best practices, company policies, and project governance.
• Lessons Learned: Document and share lessons learned and best practices for future MES implementations

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3–8+ years in MES or ERP project management, with proven cutover leadership experience 
• Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of MES modules, data migration processes, system landscapes, and integration points 
• Project Management: Excellent planning, organizing, and leadership skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure 
• Tools: Familiarity with MES platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA MES, , Siemens MES, Microsoft Project, Jira, ServiceNow, SAP Solution Manager 

 

• Soft Skills: Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilitie.

Why This Role Matters

The MES Cutover Manager ensures that the MES system is fully ready for production, minimizing downtime and operational disruption. Success in this role directly impacts manufacturing efficiency, data integrity, and the overall success of the MES implementation.

If you are applying, highlight your MES-specific cutover experience, ability to manage cross-functional teams, and track record of successful go-live transitions.