Assistant Manager - Transition Management

Assistant Manager - Transition

Job Family:

EBO Management Information System (India)

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• Develop and implement end‑to‑end transition plans, timelines, and governance structures.
• Coordinate all phases of transition—including assessment, planning, execution, stabilization, and handover.
• Drive Due Diligence and Transition Discovery to understand scope, volume, tools, and operational requirements.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to define scope, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, executive updates, and communication plans.
• Manage customer expectations and maintain strong relationships throughout the transition lifecycle.

• Identify potential risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks early in the transition cycle.
• Create and implement mitigation plans, contingency actions, and escalation paths.
• Ensure transition governance, documentation, and quality assurance processes are followed.

• Establish and oversee knowledge transfer frameworks and training schedules.
• Ensure documentation, SOPs, and process workflows are created and validated.
• Monitor progress and effectiveness of knowledge transfer until operational readiness is achieved.

• Validate that all processes, tools, resources, and infrastructures are ready for Go‑Live.
• Support stabilization, hypercare processes, and post-transition reviews.

• Ensure smooth handover to Operations, including performance baselines and acceptance criteria.
  
  What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Transition/Project/Program Management (depending on level).
• Strong understanding of service delivery models (BPO/IT/Shared Services preferred).
• Expertise in project management methodologies (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent is a plus).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transitions simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience in process migrations, outsourcing transitions, or large-scale transformations.
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks (for IT transitions) is beneficial.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and cross-cultural teams.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

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Experience Level

Senior Level