Cutover Lead — Workday ERP Transformation

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Cutover Lead to plan and execute the transition from legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to a full-suite Workday platform (Financials, HCM, and Supply Chain, as applicable). This implementation coincides with an active merger, and the cutover plan must account for the integration of two organizations' systems, data, and operating processes.

The program follows a two-phase go-live:

• Partial go-live on December 20, 2026
• Full go-live on January 1, 2027

The Cutover Lead owns the end-to-end cutover strategy, detailed runbook, and command center execution for both events, including the interim period between them.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and own the master cutover plan and runbook covering both go-live events, including entry and exit criteria, task sequencing, dependencies, and rollback/contingency plans
• Plan and manage the interim operating state between the December 20 partial go-live and the January 1 full go-live, including dual-state processing, data synchronization, and freeze periods
• Coordinate cutover activities across workstreams: data conversion, integrations, security, testing, infrastructure, training, and business readiness
• Stand up and run the cutover command center for both go-live events, including issue triage, escalation paths, status cadence, and go/no-go decision support for executive leadership
• Manage legacy system integration sequencing, blackout windows, and business continuity plans
• Communicate cutover status, risks, and decisions clearly to program leadership, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors

Qualifications

• 8+ years of ERP program experience, with at least three full-lifecycle cutovers in a lead role
• Direct experience leading cutover from legacy ERP platforms (e.g., Lawson/Infor, Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, SAP ECC, or Meditech/legacy financials) to Workday
• Hands-on experience with full-suite Workday deployments (Financials and HCM at minimum)
• Demonstrated success managing phased or split go-lives, including interim-state operations between events
• Proven ability to build and execute detailed runbooks with hundreds of sequenced tasks across multiple teams and vendors
• Experience running a go-live command center, including issue management and executive go/no-go facilitation
• Strong command of data conversion, integration cutover, and legacy decommissioning practices
• Availability to start immediately and to work through the December 2026 and January 2027 go-live windows, including holidays as needed

Requirements

• Cutover or program experience on an ERP implementation that included a merger, acquisition, or divestiture, including day-one readiness planning and multi-entity consolidation
• Workday Launch/Deployment methodology familiarity or partner-side delivery experience
• Healthcare industry experience

Benefits

• The expected base salary for this position ranges from $155,000 to $170,000.
• Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained.
• In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

Company Description

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together.

Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions.

At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey.