Cutover Lead

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The team you’ll join

You’ll join Deloitte Technology & Transformation in Auckland as a Senior Consultant or Manager. You will be part of the Systems, Delivery & Modernisation practice, leading delivery across strategic managed service engagements. The team works across complex environments including cloud, enterprise platforms, and large-scale IT services, partnering closely with clients, delivery teams, and alliance partners to drive service performance and long-term value.

The impact you’ll make

As a Cutover Lead, you will play a critical role in enabling successful programme delivery by ensuring organisations are fully prepared for go-live and transition into business-as-usual. You’ll lead the planning and execution of complex cutover activities while working closely with senior stakeholders and delivery teams.

Your expertise

Bring your experience in cutover planning, programme delivery, and large-scale transformation initiatives, and see what impact you can make.

Responsibilities

Defining and driving cutover strategy and execution, including readiness criteria, detailed plans, and runbooks; Leading business, technical, and operational readiness assessments to ensure successful go-live outcomes; Orchestrating end-to-end cutover execution, coordinating stakeholders, managing risks, and supporting critical decision-making; Engaging with client leadership, understanding transformation goals and aligning cutover activities to broader programme outcomes; Supporting transition into post-go-live operations, ensuring stability and continuity; Mentoring and leading delivery teams, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability

Requirements

Proven experience defining and executing cutover strategies and runbooks within complex programmes; Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and support senior client leadership; Experience conducting readiness assessments across business, technical, and operational domains; Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams, driving high performance and delivery excellence; Broad understanding of emerging business and technology trends and their impact on transformation; A self-motivated, adaptable approach, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver outcomes; Willingness to travel and work flexibly in line with project and client requirements

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements; Subsidised professional qualifications and memberships; Subsidised health insurance; Income protection insurance; 22 days annual leave; Social events and wellbeing initiatives; Community volunteer opportunities; Environmental and sustainability focus