Program Manager, Aladdin Transformation - Cutover Lead

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Cutover scope is clearly defined and agreed.

All cutover activities are documented, assigned, and sequenced.

Dependencies, risks, and decisions are identified and managed throughout the cutover lifecycle.

Operational, technology, and vendor teams are coordinated effectively throughout planning and execution.

The production cutover is executed in accordance with the agreed cutover plan and runbook.