Lead ERP Cutover & Deployment Implementation

Cutover & Deployment Lead

Join us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

We are looking for an experienced Cutover & Deployment Lead to manage the end-to-end cutover and deployment activities for a large-scale ERP implementation. This role is pivotal in ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to the new ERP platform, minimizing disruption and ensuring business continuity.

What will you do?

Cutover Planning & Execution

• Develop and own the detailed ERP cutover strategy and integrated cutover plan, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
• Coordinate and align on cutover activities with functional leads, technical teams, and business stakeholders to ensure readiness.
• Lead mock cutovers and dress rehearsals to validate cutover steps and contingency plans.

Deployment Management

• Oversee deployment activities including data migration, system configuration, and go-live execution.
• Ensure alignment with business operations and IT infrastructure.
• Lead cutover rehearsals and dry runs to identify potential issues and ensure readiness for the actual cutover.
• Monitor and manage the cutover process, ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule and within scope.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during the cutover, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
• Document the cutover process, including lessons learned.
• Provide post-cutover support and ensure that all systems are functioning as expected. Manage hypercare support and stabilization post go-live.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the central point of contact for all cutover and deployment communications.
• Facilitate workshops, readiness reviews, and daily stand-ups during cutover.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and program governance.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify and mitigate risks related to cutover and deployment.
• Develop fallback and rollback procedures.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and ERP vendor guidelines.

Experience, Education and other Required:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in IT program delivery, with 3+ years in ERP cutover/deployment leadership.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP.
• Strong understanding of data migration, business process transformation, and system integration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in multi-country or multi-site ERP rollouts.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Knowledge of change management and business readiness practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.

What we offer:

• 20 days Privilege Leave, 13 days Emergency leave and 14 Public holidays per year
• Medical Insurance, Life Insurance
• Global Career Progression Opportunities

ED&I: When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you'll see things our way, too.

About Linxon Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.