Ascensus - Director - Transition (15-20 yrs)

Job Title: Director Transition

Location: Hyderabad

Reports to: Head of Operations

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Transition Director to oversee and manage large-scale transitions, ensuring seamless execution and minimal disruption to business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing transitions, running a PMO (Project Management Office), handling headcount management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

- Transition Management: Lead end-to-end transition programs, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and efficient change management processes.

- PMO Leadership: Establish and manage the Project Management Office (PMO), developing governance, processes, and tools to monitor the performance of transition projects.

- Headcount Management: Oversee workforce planning during transitions, ensuring appropriate

resource allocation and smooth handover of responsibilities.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with onshore and offshore stakeholders, including senior leadership, to communicate project updates, risks, and solutions.

- Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues that could impact the success of the transition program.

- Financial Management: Track and manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

- Change Management: Drive organizational change through well-planned communication strategies, ensuring smooth adaptation to new processes and technologies.

- Vendor Management: Coordinate with third-party vendors and service providers as needed to ensure successful transition outcomes.

- Performance Reporting: Provide regular reports on project progress, resource utilization, process KPIs and financial performance to key stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

- Bachelors degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.

- A PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus for this role.

Experience:

- Minimum 15 years of experience in transition management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

- Demonstrated experience leading and managing PMOs.

- Proven track record of managing large-scale transitions and headcount management.

Certifications:

- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.

- ITIL or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Skills:

- Strong leadership and team management skills.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.

- Proficient in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Agile frameworks).

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.

Personal Attributes:

- Strategic thinker with a focus on results.

- Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving approach.

- Adaptable and able to handle ambiguity during transition phases.

- Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.