Deployment Cutover Lead @ Brooklyn, NY on W2

Deployment Cutover Lead @ Brooklyn, NY on W2 Contract Job title: Technical Deployment Lead Location: Brooklyn, NY Duration: 12 Months The manager is looking for someone with previous cutover experience, has worked with large implementation systems and coordination, putting plans in place, they must understand the system, must be efficient in Excel, interpersonal skills, previous project management skills, computer science background. Job Summary This position is responsible for the planning and execution of all deployment, cutover and service transition deliverables required to successfully implement National Grid’s Gas Transportation Information System (GTIS). The candidate is required to have previously demonstrated experience with managing the cutover of a large system implementation project. This position will report to the project manager. Job Duties & Responsibilities Creation and ownership of the project’s cutover plan Coordinate and facilitate the walk‑throughs of the cutover plan with all participants Development of the Operational Acceptance Test (OAT) Strategy and test scripts Coordination and execution of the Operational Acceptance Test Development of the Cutover Dress Rehearsal plans Orchestrate and execution of the Cutover Dress Rehearsals Work with the National Grid Service Transition team to ensure handover of the new system into production Skill Requirements Required Previous experience with managing and coordinating a large system project implementation Excellent technical and communication (writing and verbal) skills Excellent interpersonal skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks Preferred BS in Information Systems or Business Administration or five or more years of equivalent experience Project management skills #J-18808-Ljbffr XpertTech Inc