Application Lead

Project Role :Application Lead

Project Role Description :Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills :Deployment Management

Good to have skills :NAMinimum
5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification :15 years full time education
Summary The Cutover/Deployment Lead will collaborate closely with the Onshore Deployment Lead, Data Migration Team, Functional and Technical Teams, and boundary system application owners to execute pre-cutover, cutover, and post-cutover activities.They will be responsible for defining the cutover strategy, approach, checklists, and planning to ensure a successful system deployment.Roles and Responsiblities-Develop and manage a detailed cutover checklist-Create and maintain the Cutover Project Plan in alignment with cutover standards.-Oversee cutover and conversion deliverables, ensuring smooth transition to the new system by resolving any discrepancies or process issues.-Plan and execute integrated release cutover activities, managing system outages effectively.-Determine and allocate resources (both human and physical) required for cutover activities.-Develop and implement the communication and escalation plan, including policies, procedures, and downtime processes.-Provide cutover status updates to project leadership and key stakeholders.-Ensure compliance with entry and exit criteria for cutover stage gates, including the final Go/No-Go decision.-Act as the primary escalation point for cutover issues, proactively driving resolutions and interventions to prevent risks to the cutover process.Technical Skill:-Cutover Expertise:Strong understanding of pre-Go-Live, Go-Live, and post-Go-Live cutover activities.-Planning & Documentation:Collaborate with Buy and Source, Finance, Pricing and Promotions workstreams to document the cutover plan for each boundary system application.-Risk Management:Develop backout and contingency plans for cutover to mitigate potential risks.-Go-Live Coordination:Manage staffing, logistics, and overall requirements for a smooth Go-Live transition.
Additional Information:- The candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of experience- A 15 years full-time education is required.Qualification
15 years full time education