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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Specialist - Digital Cutover Lead (Remote) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Project, Primavera, SAP HANA, SAP Knowledge Warehouse, Software Engineering, Planview - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/DABAC7FBE4654C7DAA2E392B56F82C95/job/ ## About the Role * Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience OR in absense of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience. * Experience in scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Planview or similar tools. * CORE or equivalent (ie. Six Sigma or Change Management) and project management expertise. * Experience with multiple project methodologies including waterfall and agile Scrum methodology., * Work effectively in a matrix and team environment and collaborate across lines of business process and digital. * SAP Knowledge, prior implementation experience. * Experience with agile frameworks/iterative approaches to software development and implementation projects . * Effectively manage multiple activities concurrently. * Work productively in a fast-paced, demanding environment (virtually as well as in-person). * Effectively lead and manage change. * Guide and influence at multiple levels of the organization to include executive leadership. * Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile certifications. Location: Remote This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. ## Description The Cutover Lead will develop cutover strategy, templates and detailed plans. They will drive execution tasks with various team members and stakeholders, track progress, and escalate issues. The Cutover Lead will be expected to follow project management processes and best practices to ensure all tasks, activities, and resources are aligned to meet the overall program and organizational goals. You are the ideal candidate if you have experience managing large scale, complex programs and projects related to business process and system transformation, ideally ERP implementation using SAP's S4 HANA solution. What you will do: * Cutover planning and execution of comprehensive cutover management plan. * Drive cutover progress, including task completion, milestone achievement to adhere to overall timeline. * Lead Daily meetings with cross functional thread leads * Understanding team member workload, potential resource constraints, and ensure optimal resource utilization throughout the cutover process. * Proactive risk management: identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor potential risks with real-time alerts for critical issues. * Monitor and track cutover issue resolution. * Communicate expectations and instill accountability in team members * Resolve conflicts, promote work sharing, and motivate teams toward common goals. * Manage multiple cutover activities, tasks and resources through effective organization prioritization, and time management practices to meet program objectives. * Additional responsibilities include documentation and reporting, internal stakeholder communication, and identifying areas for improvement to enhance quality and efficiency of cutover activities. * Ability to travel ~ 25%-50% to other major RTX US sites (Farmington, Richardson, Cedar Rapids, and Charlotte). ## Related Videos - [Evolving the developer experience in the age of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100201-evolving-the-developer-experience-in-the-age-of-ai) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Beyond the 9–5: Designing Work Around Humans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1321-beyond-the-9-5-designing-work-around-humans) - [Panel: New Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/816-panel-new-work) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers) - [Remote Work: Best Practices for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/315-remote-work-best-practices-for-developers) - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)