Business & IT Goals Alignment
Business Friendly & Educative Approach
Deployment Bottleneck-Free
Our methodology emphasizes active listening, problem-solving, and detailed planning, empowering your teams to work cohesively towards a successful Go Live.
The Hidden Risks of Business Transformation Deployments
Navigating complex IT transformations is a high-stakes challenge without the right strategy, deployments become roadblocks instead of accelerators.
The top challenges Programme Directors face:
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Misalignment between strategy and execution – IT deployments often fail to reflect business priorities, delaying value realization.
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Deployment bottlenecks and system failures – Poor coordination leads to last-minute crises, missed deadlines, and costly disruptions.
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Stakeholder miscommunication – Gaps between technical teams and executives create unrealistic expectations and friction.
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Unclear success metrics – Without tangible value demonstration, transformation efforts struggle to secure leadership buy-in.
At Cutover Manager Services, we eliminate these risks by ensuring a seamless, well-orchestrated Cutover—so your business can go live with confidence.
Business Transformation Go Live. Made Enjoyable & Simple.
Cutover Support
We guide you through the deployment journey
Cutover Delivery
Enjoy a seamless transition stress-free
Your Business Transformation Rollout With Care
Every organization is unique, which is why each Cutover is inherently distinct.
We have a deep appreciation for this uniqueness and embrace the individuality of each Cutover event in relation to your organization.
We actively engage in collaboration with you as we embark on your Cutover Journey
How We Drive a Seamless Cutover:
Schedule A Discovery Call
Let’s identify the hidden risks in your deployment. Book a call to discuss your programme’s scope and Go Live objectives
Cutover As A Service
We handle your Cutover from A to Z—strategizing, coordinating, and executing every step
Enjoy Your Go Live
We know that Cuotver is stressful, therefore we create a safe and fun cutover working environment to make everything click together
Testimonials
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WORKDAY Cutover for Air Liquide – Go Live in March 2023
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SAP S/4HANA Finance Cutover – Go Live January 2024
Frequently Asked Question
What are the key responsibilities of a Cutover Manager, and how do they add value?
- A Cutover Manager drives the transition from development to live operations by defining a strategic cutover plan, aligning teams, mitigating risks, and executing mock cutovers. They ensure seamless coordination, clear communication, and structured execution to deliver a controlled and efficient Go-Live.
- Their proactive planning and risk management minimize disruptions, reduce downtime, and keep deployments on track.
- By ensuring business readiness and stakeholder alignment, they maximize adoption, operational stability, and overall project success.
Why is early engagement of a Cutover Manager critical for project success?
- Engaging a Cutover Manager 6 to 9 months before Go-Live ensures strategic planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment.
- Early involvement prevents last-minute chaos, reduces downtime, and enhances business readiness.
What is a Cutover Plan?
- A Cutover Plan is a specific Plan that focuses on transitioning from the old system or application to the new one
- It’s usually a minute-per-minute task plan required to switch over, minimising business operational impacts.
- Also called: Runbook.
Do I need a Cutover Manager for my programme?
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It depends on the scale and complexity of your programme. Think of it like a T-shirt sizing model:
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Small (S) to Medium (M) programmes – The Project Manager typically manages the entire transition, as the scope and number of dependencies are limited.
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Large (L) to Extra-Large (XL, XXL) programmes – If your programme involves multiple workstreams, interdependent projects, and impacts core business systems, Cutover becomes its own workstream. In this case, a dedicated Cutover Manager is essential to coordinate teams, manage risks, and ensure a smooth Go-Live.
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Rule of thumb: The more interconnected your systems and stakeholders, the greater the need for a Cutover Manager to avoid last-minute surprises and operational disruptions.
When would you need a Cutover Manager?
- We recommend engaging with a Cutover Manager as soon as you start talking about the Go Live strategy and defining the Go Live Date.
- In that case, you can have a better understanding early enough to set up a realistic Go Live roadmap and better manage the expectations with the sponsors and or senior executive teams.
What is the difference between a Deployment Plan and a Cutover Plan?
- A Deployment Plan is a comprehensive plan that outlines all the activities necessary to deploy a system or application to its target environment. Like you would deploy a new mobile app (the system) to the app store (the prod environment)
- A Cutover plan is a specific Plan that focuses on transitioning from the old system or application to the new one. it usually involves a large Data Migration piece.
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We Deploy
IN CUTOVER
WE TRUST
We comprise a team of experienced, passionate, independent Cutover Managers, each possessing a wealth of expertise in IT Deployment and Rollout Management.
Our collective aim is to provide you with a tailored Rollout Approach and a meticulously crafted Detailed Planning strategy, ensuring the seamless execution of your upcoming GO LIVE event.
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Start A New Cutover Today
Embarking on a cutover is a transformative journey. Our mission is to make this journey as smooth and enjoyable as possible. With our expert guidance and tailored approach, a successful go-live is within reach for anyone.
Book your call today or drop a message at [email protected] to start your journey to seamless transitions!
