Senior Transition and Change Lead

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

SAP

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Responsibilities:

· Develop comprehensive transition plans, including project schedules and resource allocation plans. 

· Manage IT and Business process related transitions for the entity 

· Coordinate with different teams and departments to ensure the successful execution of transition plans. 

· Ensure products and services are delivered within the Transition and Transformation within schedule, scope and budget and meet the required level of quality 

· Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies. 

· Monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to the transition plan as needed. 

· Communicate effectively with stakeholders about the progress of transitions. 

· Manage governance models for the transition- weekly, monthly and quarterly governance meetings 

· Provide regular reports to management on the status of transitions. 

· Provide post-transition support and address any issues that arise- including transition handover to operations 

Qualifications: 

· Proven experience as a Transition Manager or similar role in project management. 

· Experience with transition management software and project management tools- MS project/ Jira etc.. 

· Strong understanding of project management principles. 

· Excellent leadership and team management skills. 

· Strong knowledge in Business process and IT transitions 

· Experience in managing transition programmes 

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 

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Mandatory skill sets:

Transition / Change Lead

*Preferred skill sets  

• Understand and assess scope, critical paths and dependencies for delivering and shipping digital products and facilitate discussions across all functions & stakeholders 

• Anticipate bottlenecks, identify, assess, track and mitigate issues, risks and work with team members and management to mitigate and escalate as deemed suitable 

• Support project estimation process with key contributors to help define scope and prepare statements of work, including tasks, deliverables, milestones, resources, and estimated costs 

• Manage all day-to-day administrative activities of a given project from inception to closure such as reviewing timesheets, analyze plan versus actual figures, managing monthly/quarterly financial closing and invoicing 

 

*Years of experience required  

• Minimum 8 years of experience plus MBA is required for the role. Overall experience can vary between (8-16) Years 

Education Qualification 

Strong communication and negotiation skills. 

· Bcom, BSc/BA in business administration, project management or relevant field. Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) is a plus 

 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of TechnologyDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Transition Management

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Technology, Business Transformation, Communication, Creativity, Documentation Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Performance Assessment, Performance Management Software {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

March 19, 2026

Experience Level

Senior Level