Associate Manager of Software Engineering/ RR-0423158

Job description

Job Description: Leads end-to-end operational readiness for transformation programs, ensuring Operations are fully prepared to execute new processes, systems, and workloads through go-live and stabilization. Responsible for readiness strategy, planning, documentation, training alignment, operational validation, cutover execution, and hypercare support. Key Responsibilities - Program Readiness Leadership Own and deliver the Ops Readiness strategy and execution plan for assigned program Serve as primary Operations Readiness contact for program leadership Align readiness milestones with SIT, UAT, conversion, and go-live timelines Operational Design & Documentation Oversee development and validation of: Operations approach documents Administrative guidelines Procedure documentation / job aids Ensure future-state processes align to system functionality and business requirements Readiness Validation & Impact Management Lead Operational Impact Analysis and readiness assessments Identify operational risks, process gaps, and capacity impacts Drive readiness sign-offs prior to go-live Training & Enablement Oversight Partner with training teams to: Define training strategy and curriculum Validate procedures for training readiness Ensure environment and access readiness Ops UAT / Pilot Coordination Coordinate Operations participation in UAT and pilot testing Ensure test scenarios reflect real business processes Support defect triage and readiness validation Cutover & Hypercare Execution Own Operations Cutover Plan and execution readiness Ensure staffing, communications, and contingency plans are in place Lead Ops support through hypercare and stabilization phases Governance & Stakeholder Management Lead readiness governance cadence: Status reporting Risk and issue management Stakeholder updates and escalations Collaborate across Ops, IT, QA, Training, and Business stakeholders Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Experience in operations, transformation programs, or readiness roles Strong understanding of end-to-end operational processes Experience supporting system implementations and conversions Preferred Qualifications Life & Annuity / Insurance operations experience Experience in large-scale transformation or platform conversions (e.g., wmA, AWD/Chorus, cmA) Familiarity with UAT, pilot testing, and hypercare models Functional Competencies Operational Readiness & Transition Management – Designs and executes readiness strategies to enable seamless transition to new systems/processes Process Design & Documentation – Develops scalable, accurate operational procedures and guidelines Training & Enablement – Ensures workforce readiness through structured learning and knowledge transfer Testing & Validation – Drives Ops UAT and pilot validation aligned to business scenarios Cutover & Stabilization Management – Executes transition and supports operational stability post-go-live Leadership Competencies Program Leadership – Leads cross-functional readiness activities across a single program Stakeholder Management – Builds alignment across business, IT, and operations partners Decision Making – Assesses risks and drives timely readiness decisions Execution Excellence – Ensures on-time delivery of readiness milestones and outcomes Behavioral Competencies Collaboration – Works effectively across matrixed teams Accountability – Owns readiness outcomes end-to-end Adaptability – Responds to evolving program needs and timelines Communication – Delivers clear, concise updates to leadership and stakeholders At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here .