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Transition Manager (Fixed-Term Contract)

NTT DATA
الرياض, KSA
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Manager
Onsite
4 weeks ago
Project ManagementTransition ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementCommunicationITIL
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  • The Transition Manager is responsible for supporting the management and coordination of the activities of the team in the completion of a transition project.
  • This role ensures that transition projects adhere to all required governance processes, utilizes the correct tools and that client requirements are met.
  • The Transition Manager supports with fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

  • Implements, runs, governs and controls transition programs from inception through to completion.
  • Manages risk and minimizes potential failure by planning and ensuring the execution of all testing, training and change management activities.
  • Undertakes due diligence investigations to determine exact client requirements.
  • Works according to standard and set project management methodologies to plan and manage the execution of service and outsource transition projects.
  • Establishes positive relationships with the client stakeholders and engage with them on a regular basis.
  • Plans and coordinates engagement sessions with the client and prepare for and facilitate these sessions.
  • Ensures that all parties remain informed throughout the process by ensuring that the required communication and reports are prepared and distributed on a regular basis.
  • Identifies resource requirements for the transition project and negotiate and agree the use of the resources.
  • Performs as a people manager to the cross functional transition team, developing team members to grow in their roles.
  • Fosters a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.

To thrive in this role, you need to have

  • Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and standards (both Waterfall and Agile)
  • Business and commercial acumen coupled with strategic thinking ability
  • Ability to develop and enhance client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Understanding of IT industry and expertise on transition management approaches and methodologies.
  • Ability to construct plans and schedules with pricing information within a framework.
  • Ability to interpret, deconstruct and contribute to contract collateral.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Academic qualifications and certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Information Technology or a related field.
  • Relevant ITIL certification preferred.
  • PMBOK and/or Prince II Certification(s) desirable.

Required experience

  • Solid experience in Service Transitioning and Project management preferably gained within a global IT services organization.
  • Solid experience in engagement across contractual review and service definition.
  • Demonstrated track record in managing complex client transition projects, preferably within a large enterprise environment.
  • Demonstrable experience in communication and negotiation at a management level.
  • Demonstrable expertise in transition management approach and methodology.
  • Moderate level of experience in leading and managing a team

Workplace type

  • On site Working

About NTT DATA

  • NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100.
  • We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation.
  • We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers.
  • NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

  • NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity.
  • We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

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  • NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process.
  • All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an nttdata.com email address.

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