SS&C Technologies
financial services
CutoverLead
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“Cutover Lead at SS&C Technologies. Skills: Cutover Lead, Migration Manager, system and process transitions, data migration, stakeholder management, risk management, communication. Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of system and process transitions.. Ensure a seamless go-live with minimal disruption to business operations.”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure a seamless go-live with minimal disruption to business operations.; Successful project delivery.; Ensure readiness for go-live.; Successful project delivery.
Industry & Context.
Outstanding problem-solving skills; decision-making skills, particularly under pressure; proactively resolving issues
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, during critical cutover periods., 2-year Fixed Term Contract
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field., Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Cutover Lead, Migration Manager, or in a similar role on large-scale IT projects, preferably within financial services or superannuation., Proven track record managing complex cutover activities across multiple systems, teams, and stakeholders., Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and change management principles., Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams., Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly under pressure., Experience with data migration strategies, validation, and associated tools., Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, during critical cutover periods.
Nice to Have
Prior experience with SS&C Bluedoor products or similar superannuation administration platforms is highly desirable
What You'll Do.
and execution of system and process transitions.
Ensure a seamless go-live with minimal disruption to business operations.
and maintain clear communication throughout the cutover process.
oversee data migration
and implement best practices to ensure successful project delivery.
Develop and execute comprehensive cutover strategies
and schedules for the PA26INDPRQ2008 project.
Coordinate and align cutover activities across development
and external vendors.
and mitigate risks throughout the cutover process
implementing contingency plans as required.
Define and maintain the cutover checklist
ensuring all prerequisites are met and activities completed according to plan.
Lead cutover rehearsals and mock runs
proactively resolving issues to ensure readiness for go-live.
Maintain clear communication channels with all stakeholders
providing timely updates on progress and risks.
Manage and allocate cutover resources
ensuring appropriate staffing and availability.
Oversee data migration
and reconciliation during the cutover phase.
Develop and implement rollback strategies to address unforeseen issues during go-live.
Conduct post-cutover reviews
documenting lessons learned and best practices for future projects.
Ensure full compliance with SS&C Bluedoor’s change management policies and procedures.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate and align cutover activities across development, testing, infrastructure, business operations, and external vendors.; Influence and motivate diverse teams.; Maintain clear communication channels with all stakeholders, providing timely updates on progress and risks.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; ability to influence and motivate diverse teams; maintain clear communication channels with all stakeholders; providing timely updates on progress and risks
Process & Methodology
project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), change management principles, planning, coordination, execution, risk management, resource planning, scheduling
Full Job Description
As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. **_Job Description_** ** _Get To Know Us:_** SS&C Technologies is the world’s largest independent hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the largest mutual fund transfer agency. SS&C’s unique business model combines end-to-end expertise across financial services operations with proprietary software and solutions to service even the most demanding customers in the financial services and healthcare industries. ** _Why You Will Love It Here!_** * **Flexibility** : Hybrid Work Model * **Your Future:** Income Protection Insurance * **Work/Life Balance:** Flexible Time Off * **Your Wellbeing:** Private Health Insurance discount, Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave, Death & TPD Insurance * **Diversity & Inclusion:** Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity * **Training:** Hands-On, Team-Customised, including SS&C University * **Extra Perks:** Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more! **_What You Will Get To Do:_** We are seeking an experienced Cutover Lead to manage the planning, coordination, and execution of system and process transitions. This role is critical in ensuring a seamless go-live with minimal disruption to business operations, aligning multiple teams, managing risks, and maintaining clear communication throughout the cutover process. The successful candidate will drive readiness, oversee data migration, and implement best practices to ensure successful project delivery. This role will be hired on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract. * Develop and execute comprehensive cutover strategies, plans, and schedules for the PA26INDPRQ2008 project. * Coordinate and align cutover activi
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