Oracle Fusion Cutover Manager

Summary: The Oracle Fusion Cutover Manager will lead the end-to-end cutover and deployment activities for a transformational Oracle Fusion programme at a major Higher Education institution. This role requires exceptional stakeholder management and crisis resolution skills to ensure a seamless transition within a tight 13-week deadline. The position demands a high level of detail orientation and risk mitigation to protect university operations during the cutover. The contract is for an initial 6 months with a focus on delivering a flawless operational transformation valued at approximately £10–20M.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, own, and deliver the master cutover plan across all business areas, ensuring critical path activities are tracked daily.
• Act as the central point of coordination for all cutover activity, working with technical, business, and vendor teams to deliver a cohesive transition.
• Build and maintain fallback strategies for each phase of the cutover, with immediate escalation and resolution structures.
• Drive communications with senior leadership, ensuring clear updates on progress, risks, and critical decision points.
• Navigate the specific complexities of a university environment, ensuring academic operations are protected throughout the cutover.
• Establish and manage the hypercare support model post-go-live to ensure operational stability.

Key Skills:

• Proven track record managing intense Oracle Fusion or ERP cutovers within highly time-constrained environments.
• Experience leading business-critical cutovers in Higher Education, Financial Services, or similarly complex environments.
• Exceptional crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and command and control experience.
• Ability to thrive under extreme pressure, with high personal resilience and relentless attention to detail.

Salary (Rate): £75.00

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Consulting