Service Readiness and Cutover Manager

Required Skills & Experience Essential Experience in IT Infrastructure or Network programmes. Strong background as a Network Engineer before moving into programme / transition roles. Proven experience managing Service Readiness, Cutover, and Transition for: Network migrations Campus/building migrations Large enterprise or public-sector environments. Strong understanding of ITSM / Service Transition principles. Hands-on experience with: Enterprise LAN/WAN & Wi‑Fi networks, routing and switching. Firewalls & network security SD‑WAN and WAN transition Experience running cutover bridges, hyper care, and early life support. Strong stakeholder management and supplier coordination skills. Desirable Experience working within SIAM environments. Experience across public sector or higher education networks. Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Helix). Exposure to structured testing approaches (SVT, OAT, UAT). PRINCE2 / PMP / Agile PM certification. ITIL v4 certification. Network certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, equivalent).

Rewards & Benefits TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network. We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon. Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998. We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com if you would like to opt in. If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / +44 204 520 2575 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps: Application Process Online application: You can apply directly through LinkedIn/ by uploading your CV. In case you wish to submit your application via another format like audio/video, please, contact - UKI.recruitment@tcs.com Skill-Based discussion: This will be a level 1 interview with the project team, it can be via video or in-person. Details will be confirmed by your recruiter. Managerial discussion: This discussion will focus on behavioural aspects and person-organisation fit. HR Discussion: This will be with one of the members of the HR team and will cover your career journey, aspirations for growth, compensation and any other questions you may have.

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