ERP Cutover Project Manager

Our client is seeking a ERP Cutover Project Manager

This is a temporary employee position that goes till Wednesday, March 31 2027. Max salary: $117,000 / annum. 1-2 days/week on-site Wednesdays included - candidates should have some flexibility around more days in the office as needed as this role works closely with vendor partner.

Must Have:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience, with a proven track record on at least two large-scale ERP implementation projects from testing through to go-live.
• Hands-on experience in cutover planning and execution in major system implementation
• Knowledge of data analysis and data modeling (conceptual, logical).

Duties & Responsibilities:

In January 2020, the organization migrated its HR and finance operations to the cloud-based Workday ERP platform. They are now moving into an exciting new phase of transforming its Student Information Systems (SIS) through a suite of solutions, including the Workday Student product. Design efforts to-date on Workday Student have revealed needs to adjust existing Workday platform and related business processes. This role will primarily be supporting these Student-HR “touchpoint” projects.

• The Project Manager, the Cutover Lead will be responsible for ensuring both the quality of the solution and the success of its deployment. The role requires the flexibility to pivot between deep functional analysis and high-stakes logistical planning, often within the same week. Initially, your focus will be on business analysis supporting our testing and readiness phases. As we approach our go-live milestones, your responsibilities will transition to primarily leading the detailed planning and execution of all cutover activities
• 1st go-live is in June 2026, 2nd go-live is Mar/Apr 2027
• Develops and manages the detailed cutover plan that clearly details all technical and business activities for a successful implementation and go-live.
• Coordinates Readiness by leading technical testing, coordinating final data migration cycles, and overseeing the business readiness checklists to ensure all teams are prepared for the transition.
• Acts as the central point of contact for status updates, issue triage, and ensuring decisive communication across all stakeholder groups
• Defines, manages, and executes Workday cutover plans for go-live, including all activities, resources, and timelines, and coordinates with the project team to ensure alignment.
• Defines, manage and executes the post-go-live hyper care support model, ensuring a smooth and stable transition for all end-users.
• Analyzes and Validates complex business processes to confirm readiness for go-live, ensuring that test scenarios cover critical requirements and identifying gaps in business readiness.
• Elicits and documents detailed requirements for cutover, including data validation, security role assignments, and business process handoffs.
• Liaises with functional stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to troubleshoot issues and ensure a shared understanding of the solution and the cutover plan.
• Works closely with project delivery, operational, technical and organizational change management team members and other stakeholders in implementing integrated business process improvements, documenting agreements, and discussions. Position is privileged to highly sensitive information relating to business or technological changes.
• Provides ongoing support to ERP Business Analyst functions during non-cutover periods, including requirements gathering, workflow analysis, documentation, testing support, and stakeholder communications.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities

Benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses, subject to space availability
• Course/program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and engagement events