Cutover Lead, Warehouse Transformation

Cardinal Health•Dublin, OH

About The Position

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value. Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications. Cardinal Health is seeking a Cutover Lead, Warehouse Transformation to lead the definition and execution of the cutover strategy for the technology components of the projects within the multi-year strategic initiative called Program Motion. This delivery-focused role will oversee the seamless deployment, controlled start and/or go-live of the technology components. You will be responsible for orchestrating the high-stakes "Go-Live" window, ensuring that all technical workstreams - including MAWM, SAP, Integrations, Data Platform, and Automation - are synchronized to minimize business disruption. The successful candidate will be a master of detail, calm under pressure, and an expert in navigating the complexities of large-scale IT deployments in a supply chain environment. This delivery-focused role will oversee the high-stakes transition to warehouse transformational solutions across a diverse network of new and existing Distribution Centers (DCs). The scope includes both highly automated facilities (MHE/WCS/WES integrated) and non-automated manual sites, requiring ability to manage complex technical interdependencies and operational business continuity.

Requirements

8-12 years of experience, preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work experience, preferred
10+ years in IT delivery, including extensive experience leading large-scale transformation program go-lives.
Cutover execution in Warehouse environment, ideally Manhattan Active WMS or Manhattan WMOS.
Automation Experience: Proven experience integrating with MHE/WCS/WES and automation systems during a live cutover environment.
Hands-on leadership experience with deployments, mock cutovers, hypercare, and transition to run.
Proven ability leading geographically distributed cross functional teams.
Familiarity with Manhattan Active, SAP, and modern integration patterns.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with use of AI/automation tools to enhance cutover planning, mock execution, and deployment productivity.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning: Drive the detailed IT cutover strategy for multiple workstreams (Infrastructure, MAWM, DSCSA, Pando, SAP, SynQ, Integration & Data Platforms, and other enterprise systems).
Automation Integration: Lead the technical cutover for automated sites, ensuring seamless synchronization between the WMS (MAWM), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
Brownfield & Greenfield Execution: Adapt cutover plans to account for the unique risks of existing DC transitions vs. new DC launches.
Tactical Translation: Support cross-functional teams in translating high-level cutover strategy into a granular, detailed cutover plan and supporting execution checklists.
Dependency Mapping: Coordinate various teams to define and manage critical dependencies between activities within the overall master plan, particularly between software deployment and physical automation readiness.
Readiness Governance: Work closely with the Deployment Lead from the Warehouse Product Management team to develop comprehensive Go/No-Go checklists; schedule and conduct Go/No-Go meetings with key stakeholders.
Resource Orchestration: Define and secure the resources (people and infrastructure) required to successfully execute go-lives and mock cutovers.
Mock Cutovers: Plan and conduct "mock" cutovers to validate the runbook, incorporating lessons learned to optimize the final deployment plan.
Execution Leadership: Manage go-live execution and orchestrate activities of all involved parties, providing timely and frequent updates across the enterprise.
Risk & Contingency: Coordinate the development of contingency and rollback plans to safeguard business continuity.
Transition Management: Ensure a smooth transition from the cutover team to the post-go-live hypercare team after each deployment.
Master Cutover Runbook: A minute-by-minute execution plan covering all technical and business validation steps.
Go/No-Go Framework: Clear, measurable checklists and criteria for launch readiness.
Contingency & Rollback Manuals: Detailed protocols for technical reversal or business workarounds.
Resource & Staffing Matrix: Defined staffing requirements for 24/7 go-live and mock support.
Post-Go-Live KPI Reports: IT-centric performance metrics to validate system stability during the transition.

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs