Workday Cutover Manager
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Day Rate: £700 - £900 per day (outside IR35)
Location: Remote or Hybrid in Watford.
Duration: May – 3-4 months (Go-live: August)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Some weekend work may be required)
JGA are partnering with a leading manufacturing business seeking an experienced Workday Cutover Manager to oversee the transition to Workday across HR and workforce management modules. You’ll coordinate cutover activities, manage dependencies, and ensure a smooth system migration while working with internal teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own and execute the Workday Cutover Plan, tracking milestones and managing risks.
* Coordinate pre/post-cutover tasks to minimise disruption.
* Oversee data migration, integrations, and system transitions (e.g., job boards, Microsoft Entra, Outlook, Teams).
* Lead cutover meetings, resolve issues, and adjust plans as needed.
* Ensure a smooth post-go-live handover and support hypercare.
Required Skills:
* Proven experience as a Cutover Manager in Workday or HRIS projects.
* Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
* Knowledge of Workday integrations and system transitions.
* Ability to work under pressure and adapt plans dynamically.
Interested?
Contact Zoe:
zoe@jgarecruitment.com
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