Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NTT DATA North America is a recognized leader in IT and business services. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Site Separation & Technology Cutover to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of technology separation activities for the Charlotte, NC site, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing and business operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of the Charlotte site technology separation program
- Develop and maintain the overall project strategy, governance framework, execution roadmap, and implementation approach
- Ensure alignment between business objectives, technology workstreams, and enterprise program milestones
- Drive execution across multiple concurrent technical and business workstreams
- Lead planning activities covering: Enterprise applications, Infrastructure services, Technology platforms, Network readiness, End-user computing, Identity & access management, Site operational processes, Technology service transitions, Business continuity activities
- Coordinate readiness across all participating organizations
- Develop and execute comprehensive cutover plans including: Detailed activity sequencing, Technical dependencies, Business readiness checkpoints, Resource planning, Ownership assignments, Cutover timelines, Go/No-Go criteria, Rollback planning, Business validation, Hypercare planning, Stabilization activities
- Coordinate all cutover execution activities across technical and business teams
- Partner closely with ERP implementation teams to: Track ERP milestones, Understand implementation dependencies, Coordinate ERP readiness activities, Assess impacts to overall separation timeline, Identify integration risks, Ensure ERP deliverables are incorporated into the master cutover plan
- Create and maintain detailed integrated project plans including: Milestones, Deliverables, Resource plans, Critical path analysis, Cross-functional dependencies, RAID logs, Readiness checkpoints, Executive reporting, Action tracking
- Ensure project schedules remain current throughout execution
- Collaborate closely with: Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, Network Services, End User Services, Security teams, ERP Program teams, Manufacturing Operations, Site Leadership, Business Process Owners, PMO, Enterprise Architecture, Vendors and implementation partners
- Drive accountability across organizations without direct reporting authority
- Proactively identify and manage: Technical risks, Business risks, Infrastructure dependencies, Resource constraints, Schedule conflicts, Application readiness, Business readiness, Site readiness
- Facilitate timely escalation and resolution of critical issues
- Facilitate: Project governance meetings, Steering Committee meetings, Readiness reviews, Cutover planning sessions, Daily execution meetings, Go/No-Go meetings, Executive status updates
- Prepare executive-level dashboards and status reports highlighting: Project health, Risks, Issues, Milestones, Budget status (if applicable), Dependency status, Cutover readiness
- Support organizational readiness by: Coordinating communication plans, Supporting business engagement, Managing stakeholder expectations, Ensuring user readiness, Facilitating training coordination, Supporting transition planning, Coordinating post-cutover support
- Coordinate: Cutover execution, Hypercare activities, Issue triage, Stabilization planning, Knowledge transfer, Operational handoff, Transition to steady-state support
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of project management experience delivering complex enterprise technology initiatives
- 7+ years of proven experience managing: Site transition projects, Technology transformation programs, Infrastructure migration initiatives, Enterprise application implementations, Large-scale IT deployment projects
- 5+ years of strong experience coordinating multiple cross-functional technical and business teams
- 8+ years of demonstrated expertise in: Project planning, Dependency management, RAID management, Executive reporting, Governance, Stakeholder management
- 5+ years of strong understanding of: Technology cutovers, Infrastructure transitions, Application migrations, Site readiness planning, Operational support models
- Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizations without direct authority
- Experience working in fast-paced enterprise transformation programs
- Experience leading M&A integration, divestiture, site separation, or technology carve-out initiatives
- Experience managing technology transitions involving ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) as key program dependencies
- Experience in Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, or other regulated industries
- Familiarity with: Infrastructure Operations, Network Readiness, End User Services, Identity & Access Management, Application Support, Service Management, Business Continuity Planning
- Experience working with enterprise PMO governance models
- Knowledge of ITIL service management practices
- Experience using Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Planview, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project management tools
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification preferred
Benefits
- Company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending or health savings account
- Life, and AD&D insurance
- Short-and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance
- Participation in a 401k program with company match
- Additional voluntary or legally required benefits
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