Transition Management Senior Manager

Role Description:

The Transition Management Senior Manager will manage the Hyderabad site enablement and issue management.  This role reports to the Transition Management Director.  They will ensure smooth transitions, developing and implementing transition plans with cross-functional teams to address transition-related issues and opportunities. They are able to work across matrix and cross functional teams to drive results and maintain the project timeline.  The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of delivering impactful transition solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manages a Transition team, establishes transition management and establishes business integration.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of transition plans and ensuring all activities are carried out as planned.
• Communicate effectively with key collaborators, addressing their concerns and providing regular updates.
• Coordinate with external stakeholder to facilitate job transitions from into the Hyderabad office.
• Establishes risk management framework and contingency operations plans.
• Work with leaders to define success measures & metrics. Track defined metrics to measure success of transition, help to analyze results and demonstrate progress.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on transition progress.
• Ensure all documentation related to the transition is accurately maintained and updated.
• Conduct periodic transition reviews to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure all documentation related to the transition is accurately maintained and updated.
• Conduct post-transition reviews to identify areas of improvement for future projects.
• Assist the transition management Director in ensuring effectiveness of work handoff between two or more locations

Technical Skills:

Must HaveSkills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in transition management or project management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
• Strong knowledge of transition management software, such as Smartsheet, PowerBI, Jira, and MS Office.
• Prior experience in managing U.S. to India corporate knowledge and function transfer.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders and complex requirements
• Expertise in project management principles and transition documentation, tools, and templates.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.

Good to Have Skills

• Prior experience in managing U.S. to India corporate knowledge and function transfer.
• Experience in multi-site project models and client communication skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile, or other project management certifications.

Soft Skills:

Must HaveSkills

• Leadership
• Problem-solving skills
• Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication

Good to Have Skills

• Negotiation Skills

Educational Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 9 to 12 years of transition management or project management experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 12 to 15 years of transition management or project management experience OR
• Master’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field.
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in transition management, along with a proven track record of delivering impactful transition solutions