Program Manager, Aladdin Transformation - Cutover Lead

Strata is seeking a Program Manager and Aladdin Cutover Lead to manage the transition of business and operational processes into the Aladdin production environment. The role will define the cutover strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage dependencies and risks, and lead production go-live execution, validation, and reconciliation.

Responsibilities:

• Define the overall cutover approach and execution strategy
• Establish and document the scope of the cutover, including activities that are in scope and out of scope
• Define the sequence of activities required to transition from the current operating model to Aladdin
• Identify and document dependencies across operational, technology, data, and vendor workstreams
• Develop and maintain the cutover runbook, including activities, ownership, sequencing, and timing
• Coordinate cutover rehearsals and incorporate outcomes into the execution plan
• Maintain cutover issue, decision, and dependency logs
• Ensure all cutover activities have clearly defined owners and completion criteria
• Engage with operational teams including:
  • Cash Operations
  • Trade Operations
  • Derivatives Operations
  • Reconciliations
  • Corporate Actions
  • Fund Accounting
  • Portfolio Services
• Gather operational requirements necessary to support cutover activities
• Coordinate input from operational, technology, and vendor teams
• Ensure operational dependencies are identified and tracked through to completion
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to support cutover planning
• Ensure operational procedures and controls required during cutover are documented and understood by participating teams
• Coordinate execution of the cutover runbook during the production deployment window
• Act as the central coordination point across business, operations, technology, and vendor teams during cutover execution
• Track progress against the planned schedule and manage deviations from plan
• Coordinate issue triage and escalation throughout the cutover window
• Manage and maintain visibility of open actions, issues, decisions, and dependencies
• Coordinate production validation and reconciliation activities with relevant operational teams
• Ensure cutover activities are completed and signed off by the designated activity owners
• Identify decisions required to progress cutover planning and execution
• Bring decisions forward in a structured and timely manner
• Present options, impacts, assumptions, and dependencies to programme leadership
• Escalate risks, issues, and blockers where required
• Ensure decisions, actions, and outcomes are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders

Requirements:

• Previous experience leading or supporting an Aladdin go-live
• Strong understanding of Aladdin architecture and core platform workflows
• Experience developing and managing cutover plans and runbooks
• Experience coordinating across multiple operational teams within an investment management environment
• Experience working with Cash Operations, Trade Operations, and Derivatives Operations functions
• Experience managing risks, issues, dependencies, and decision logs during large-scale implementations
• Experience coordinating activities across business, operations, technology, and third-party vendors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Aladdin Architecture Knowledge
• Cutover Strategy and Planning
• Runbook Development
• Operational Requirements Gathering
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Dependency Management
• Issue and Risk Management
• Workshop Facilitation
• Production Deployment Coordination
• Documentation and Activity Tracking
• Experience with Aladdin migrations, implementation programmes, or operating model transformations
• Experience within asset management, asset servicing, or investment operations environments
• Knowledge of front-to-back investment management processes and associated operational controls