Cutover Manager
IT - Manager
Brisbane, Queensland
Contract to 29/10/2027 | Brisbane CBD, QLD | Hybrid working
Lime Recruitment is currently working with a large Queensland Government client to recruit an experienced Cutover Manager. In this role, you will be accountable for planning, governing, and executing the end-to-end cutover and deployment of a major Human Capital Management System (HCMS) Program into production.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Why apply through Lime Recruitment?
Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees. As a Queensland owned agency, we offer personalised service and are a Tier 1 supplier to the Queensland Government. Awarded top performing small agency in 2021 and 2022, with a finalist spot in 2023. Partner with Lime for genuine, experienced, friendly recruiters dedicated to securing the best opportunities for you. Apply now or contact Kate Gear on 0477 624 569 or kate@limejobs.com.au to find out more!
Lime Recruitment is currently working with a large Queensland Government client to recruit an experienced Cutover Manager. In this role, you will be accountable for planning, governing, and executing the end-to-end cutover and deployment of a major Human Capital Management System (HCMS) Program into production.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and own the end-to-end cutover strategy across SAP SuccessFactors, integrations, reporting platforms, and legacy system retirement activities.
- Define and govern cutover environments, lifecycle management, refresh cycles, production entry criteria, and deployment readiness controls.
- Translate program delivery plans into an integrated deployment schedule, coordinating dependencies across technical, testing, change, training, and business teams.
- Plan and manage cutover rehearsals, data migration activities, validation checks, and readiness assessments prior to production go-live.
- Chair cutover command centre forums, leading execution during go-live, hypercare, and post-implementation support transitions.
- Identify, monitor, and mitigate critical path deployment risks, ensuring minimal business disruption throughout transition.
About You
- Extensive experience leading cutover and deployment for large, complex digital transformation, HCMS, HRIS, or payroll programs.
- Demonstrated ability to establish integrated cutover strategies covering technology, data migration, business readiness, and hypercare transitions.
- Experience coordinating dependencies across SAP SuccessFactors, enterprise integrations, reporting tools, and legacy software solutions.
- Proven track record operating cutover governance, readiness controls, command centre forums, and critical-path escalation pathways.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence leadership and direct cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
- Relevant certifications in project, program, release, or service management disciplines are desirable.
Why apply through Lime Recruitment?
Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees. As a Queensland owned agency, we offer personalised service and are a Tier 1 supplier to the Queensland Government. Awarded top performing small agency in 2021 and 2022, with a finalist spot in 2023. Partner with Lime for genuine, experienced, friendly recruiters dedicated to securing the best opportunities for you. Apply now or contact Kate Gear on 0477 624 569 or kate@limejobs.com.au to find out more!
Kate Gear
Why work with Lime?
At Lime, we take the time to understand what you want from your next role, then connect you with opportunities that genuinely fit.
We make contracting simple. We run two pay cycles each week, charge no contractor fees, and fund our own payroll, so our contractors are paid reliably and on time.
We make contracting simple. We run two pay cycles each week, charge no contractor fees, and fund our own payroll, so our contractors are paid reliably and on time.
The team behind the lime
Lime Recruitment is a Brisbane-based team of experienced ICT recruiters who stay close to the market and the people in it.
For over 16 years, we’ve helped clients and contractors navigate ICT contracting with clear advice, fast action, and honest communication. We don’t rely on volume or scripts, we guide you through the process, take responsibility for outcomes, and stay accountable from first conversation to final placement.
That’s why so many people return to Lime and recommend us to others.
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