Job Description: Insurance PMI cutover specialist
Responsibilities: PM for a large project of IT cutover for Insurance domain
Planning and Coordination:
Develop a comprehensive cutover plan detailing all migration activities.
Coordinate with different teams to ensure alignment with project timelines.
Risk Management:
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Proactively address issues that may impact the cutover process.
Communication:
Maintain clear communication channels between technical teams, stakeholders, and project managers.
Provide regular updates on cutover progress to relevant parties.
Testing and Validation:
Oversee testing activities related to cutover processes.
Ensure that all necessary validations are performed before, during, and after the migration.
Troubleshooting:
Develop contingency plans for potential issues during the migration.
Quickly respond to and resolve any unexpected problems that may arise.
Documentation:
Document all cutover procedures and activities for future reference.
Create a detailed post-implementation report highlighting lessons learned and areas for improvement.
Stakeholder Management:
Engage with various stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations.
Build relationships with key project contributors.
Qualifications:
Project Management Skills:
Proven experience in managing large-scale IT projects.
Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
Technical Background:
Solid understanding of IT infrastructure and application architecture.
Experience with migration tools and technologies.
Communication Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and propose effective solutions.
Comfortable making decisions in high-pressure situations.
Leadership Skills:
Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Ability to motivate and guide team members toward common goals.
Adaptability:
Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines.
Willingness to work outside regular business hours when necessary.
Attention to Detail:
Meticulous attention to detail, especially during critical migration activities.
Previous Cutover Management Experience:
Prior experience managing technical cutover activities in a similar scale migration.
This is Six (6) months renewable contract