IT Project Manager (Cutover) - Only USC/GCH

HireTalent is a staffing and recruiting firm seeking a Cutover Coordinator to support a large-scale transition to a new Time Tracking and Absence system. This role will partner closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to coordinate cutover planning, deployment activities, risk management, and go-live support throughout multiple implementation phases.

Responsibilities:

• Support planning, execution, and monitoring of project cutover and deployment activities
• Develop detailed transition schedules and step-by-step cutover checklists
• Coordinate with technical, functional, training, and change management teams
• Track project activities, maintain documentation, and manage communication with stakeholders
• Identify dependencies, mitigate risks, and escalate issues when needed
• Verify data migration integrity and support business readiness/Go-No-Go activities
• Provide status updates on progress, timelines, and risks to leadership
• Monitor system stabilization and support transition to production support teams

Requirements:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience with project management tools and software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to perform effectively under tight timelines
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• 3+ years of IT project experience
• Experience with: Data validation and migration
• Experience with: System integrations
• Experience with: Cutover planning and execution
• Experience with: Cross-functional stakeholder coordination