Oracle EBS Cutover Lead

TCS is seeking an Oracle EBS Cutover Lead to own and coordinate the end-to-end cutover strategy and execution for a large-scale Oracle EBS R12 transformation. The role focuses on cutover planning, execution governance, Oracle EBS deployment readiness, data migration, integrations, infrastructure coordination, Go-Live activities, Hypercare support, and business transition management.

The Oracle EBS Cutover Lead will collaborate with business stakeholders, Oracle EBS workstreams, legacy-system teams, infrastructure teams, data migration teams, security teams, vendors, implementation partners, and offshore teams to ensure a successful transition. The position will involve cutover planning, dependency management, readiness assessments, risk mitigation, Go-Live execution, and Hypercare coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the end-to-end cutover strategy, governance, integrated plan, and execution.
• Develop and maintain the detailed cutover runbook, including activities, sequencing, dependencies, owners, timing, checkpoints, and contingency actions.
• Coordinate business, functional, technical, data, infrastructure, security, integration, and third-party teams throughout the cutover lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment across Oracle EBS workstreams, legacy-system teams, satellite-system owners, vendors, implementation partners, and business functions.
• Coordinate the readiness of production environments, Oracle EBS deployments, integrations, data conversion, user access, batch jobs, reports, and satellite systems.
• Drive business cutover readiness, including operational shutdown, transaction freeze, open transaction treatment, reconciliation, validation, and business restart.
• Establish and lead the Cutover Command Center, execution checkpoints, status reporting, issue triage, escalation, and decision-making processes.
• Facilitate cutover readiness assessments and support formal Go/No-Go decisions.
• Lead Go-Live execution and coordinate Hypercare, stabilization, and transition to steady-state support.
• Identify and manage critical cutover risks, constraints, cross-workstream dependencies, continuity requirements, and fallback options.
• Maintain execution discipline and provide clear, timely communication to program leadership, business stakeholders, and executive governance.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale ERP cutovers, preferably involving Oracle EBS R12 transitions.
• Strong expertise in Oracle EBS deployment, data migration, integrations, infrastructure, security, reporting, and Hypercare activities.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary business and technology teams within complex transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of cutover governance, runbook development, execution planning, and dependency management.
• Experience managing critical risks, issues, escalations, contingencies, and business continuity requirements.
• Ability to drive execution in highly structured, time-sensitive environments.
• Experience facilitating Go-Live readiness reviews, Go/No-Go decision-making, and stabilization activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Advanced English communication skills for collaboration with US-based IT and business leadership teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Oracle EBS R12 implementation or transformation programs.
• Strong ownership and execution discipline.
• Ability to lead effectively under high-pressure and time-critical conditions.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to anticipate risks and identify gaps across business and technology plans.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on overall business outcomes.
• Experience translating complex cutover status into clear executive-level communications.

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Work Model: Hybrid

Well-being & Benefits

Health, dental, and life insurance, meal and transportation vouchers, childcare assistance, Gympass, and 24/7 support through TCS Cares (psychological, legal, social, and financial assistance). Access to cultural, wellness, and recreational programs through the TCS-SESC partnership.

Learning & Career Development

Global career opportunities through access to the latest technologies, world-class learning platforms, professional certifications, and mentorship programs designed to accelerate your growth and future-ready skills.

Tata Consultancy Services is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion drives us to provide equal opportunities to all candidates who meet our required knowledge and competency needs, regardless of socio-economic background, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

RGS ID: 11033711