USA - Sr. Program Manager Business Professional

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Project Manager UAT & Business Readiness (Remote)

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Contract / Full-Time (specify) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager UAT & Business Readiness to lead business-side testing and readiness activities for a large-scale enterprise transformation program. This role is critical in ensuring systems are validated against real-world business processes, defects are resolved, and the organization is fully prepared for go-live. You will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and IT , driving User Acceptance Testing (UAT) execution, stakeholder engagement, and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities UAT Strategy & Planning Define and execute the overall UAT strategy for a multi-phase enterprise program Ensure test coverage across end-to-end business processes and integrations Establish clear UAT entry and exit criteria Business Engagement & Execution Mobilize business stakeholders, SMEs, and process owners for UAT participation Drive accountability for timelines, roles, and deliverables Lead UAT execution and monitor progress, coverage, and outcomes Defect & Risk Management Oversee defect lifecycle: logging, prioritization, resolution, and closure Ensure all critical issues are resolved before go-live Identify risks and drive mitigation plans Environment & Readiness Ensure availability of test data, systems, and user access Resolve environment or data constraints impacting testing Support business readiness checkpoints Cutover & Hypercare Support cutover planning and go-live rehearsals Provide support during hypercare phase Knowledge Transfer Coordinate knowledge transfer from vendors to internal teams Ensure documentation, training, and process readiness Governance & Reporting Provide clear reporting on UAT status, risks, and readiness Support go/no-go decision-making with data-driven insights Required Qualifications Proven experience leading business-side UAT or business readiness in large enterprise programs Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders Hands-on experience with UAT execution and defect management Ability to work in fast-paced, complex environments Preferred Qualifications Experience in ERP or enterprise system implementations (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.) Background in M&A, separation, or transformation programs Experience with cutover planning and hypercare support Why Join Us Work on a high-impact enterprise transformation program Collaborate with cross-functional global teams Opportunity to drive business readiness and successful go-live