Application Lead

Accenture

7 - 9 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 16/05/2025

Job Description

Project Role : Application Lead
Project Role Description : Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills : Deployment Management
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary The Cutover/Deployment Lead will collaborate closely with the Onshore Deployment Lead, Data Migration Team, Functional and Technical Teams, and boundary system application owners to execute pre-cutover, cutover, and post-cutover activities. They will be responsible for defining the cutover strategy, approach, checklists, and planning to ensure a successful system deployment. Roles and Responsiblities -Develop and manage a detailed cutover checklist -Create and maintain the Cutover Project Plan in alignment with cutover standards. -Oversee cutover and conversion deliverables, ensuring smooth transition to the new system by resolving any discrepancies or process issues. -Plan and execute integrated release cutover activities, managing system outages effectively. -Determine and allocate resources (both human and physical) required for cutover activities. -Develop and implement the communication and escalation plan, including policies, procedures, and downtime processes. -Provide cutover status updates to project leadership and key stakeholders. -Ensure compliance with entry and exit criteria for cutover stage gates, including the final Go/No-Go decision. -Act as the primary escalation point for cutover issues, proactively driving resolutions and interventions to prevent risks to the cutover process. Technical Skill: -Cutover Expertise: Strong understanding of pre-Go-Live, Go-Live, and post-Go-Live cutover activities. -Planning & Documentation: Collaborate with Buy and Source, Finance, Pricing and Promotions workstreams to document the cutover plan for each boundary system application. -Risk Management: Develop backout and contingency plans for cutover to mitigate potential risks. -Go-Live Coordination: Manage staffing, logistics, and overall requirements for a smooth Go-Live transition. Additional Information: - The candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of experience - A 15 years full-time education is required.

15 years full time education

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