Cutover Planning Lead

IEM•,

4d•Remote

About The Position

IEM is looking for a Full Time – Cutover Planning Lead to join our Critical Infrastructure team. The Cutover Planning Lead is responsible for planning, managing, and executing all cutover activities related to the AMI project system implementations. This position will collaborate with the AMI project team, multiple systems integrators and the LUMA IT department in planning, preparing and monitoring all AMI related migration to production events. This includes ensuring a smooth transition from project to operational status by coordinating with various business units and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
3 years of IT Experience in a similar role.
Experience with cutover planning processes.
Ability to create detailed cutover plans, including timelines, milestones and task assignments.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years Electric Utility experience.
Track record of working in large, complex transformation programs.
Knowledge of Microsoft project or similar planning tool.
Bilingual proficiency in written and oral communication (Spanish and English).

Responsibilities

Works with vendors, business and IT resources to effectively plan releases to DEV, TEST, UAT and Production environments as required by project needs.
Develop and manage detailed cutover plans and schedules for migrations to production.
Coordinate all cutover activities to ensure seamless transitions.
Align all cutover resources on cutover strategies.
Provide regular status reports regarding cutover status.
Coordinate with the LUMA Change Advisory Board to initiate and plan migration activities
Define and document business freeze dates, business continuity plans for cutover, business recovery strategies, and system ramp down & restart dates.
Follow all policies and procedures.
Provide support during release activities and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Perform major storm restoring work and associated drills as assigned or needed.