Transition Director
4 days ago
Role Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned
Transition Director
to spearhead a high-impact IT transition for a leading UK telecom client. This role involves managing the seamless transition of over £
100Mn+
worth business across multiple incumbent vendors. You will lead a
mission-critical initiative
that directly influences business continuity and operational excellence.
Work closely with
CXO-level stakeholders
, ensuring strategic alignment and flawless execution. Drive
end-to-end transition planning
, risk mitigation, and governance in a dynamic, multi-vendor environment.
Leverage your expertise to deliver
zero-disruption handovers
and measurable business outcomes. This is a
fast-paced, high-visibility program
with global exposure and leadership accountability with collaborative culture that values innovation, ownership, and strategic thinking.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead end-to-end transition planning and execution for IT services from multiple incumbent vendors.
· Develop and manage detailed transition plans, timelines, risk registers, and governance structures.
· Coordinate cross-functional teams including service delivery, HR, legal, finance, and IT operations.
· Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, SLAs, and regulatory requirements.
· Establish and manage transition governance including steering committees, reporting cadence, and escalation protocols.
· Drive stakeholder engagement across client, incumbent vendors, and internal teams.
· Monitor and report on transition progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
· Ensure knowledge transfer, documentation, and operational readiness for steady-state delivery.
· Manage change management and communication plans to support impacted teams and stakeholders.
Must-Have Skills & Experience:
· Minimum 15 years of experience in IT services, with at least 5-7 years in transition leadership roles involving large-scale workforce and service migrations.
· Directed a large-scale transition program involving 800+ FTE across multiple IT workstreams.
· Proven track record of leading
large-scale transitions
across multiple vendors.
· Strong understanding of
ITIL
, service management, and outsourcing models.
· Exceptional
program management
skills with experience in tools like MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent.
· Excellent
stakeholder management
and communication skills at
CXO level
.
· Deep understanding of
contractual frameworks
, SLAs, and vendor governance.
· Experience in
risk management
, issue resolution, and escalation handling.
· Ability to work in a
fast-paced, high-pressure
environment with multiple moving parts.
Good-to-Have Skills:
· Experience in
telecom domain
transitions or managed services.
· Familiarity with
Agile/DevOps
methodologies.
· Exposure to
global delivery models
and Onshore-offshore model.
· Certifications such as
PMP, Prince2, ITIL Expert.
· Strong analytical and financial acumen to manage budgets and cost optimization.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Business, or related field.
· Certifications in PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or equivalent.
· Experience in global delivery models and multi-country transitions.
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