Transition Lead | Director

About The Role

Capgemini is seeking a director level executive to primarily deliver the Transition Lead role.

Primary Skills

The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of experience in Business Process Transitions, with a proven track record of project management excellence and demonstrated contributions to P&L growth through sales and project execution. A bachelors degree is required, with an MBA strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio LeadershipLead and manage a diverse portfolio of transition programs, including but not limited to:
o Transformation-led transitions
o Lift-and-shift transitions
o Incumbent vendor transitions
o Staff augmentation initiatives
o Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO) models
o Transition as a Service (TaaS)
All transitions will be executed within a structured project management framework.
Collaborate with Transformation teams to develop implementation plans and timelines for initiatives arising from Global design alignment and Impact Assessment workshops, ensuring Day 1 transformation initiatives are executed seamlessly.
Program GovernanceEstablish and maintain robust program governance structures at strategic, operational, and tactical levels, ensuring compliance with methodologies and tollgates.
Transition ExcellenceDeliver high-quality transition programs within defined parameters of time, cost, and quality, while proactively managing risks and resolving issues.
Knowledge Transfer & Ramp-upDemonstrate a solid understanding of business processes within scope and expertise in Knowledge Transfer (KT) and ramp-up methodologies.
Status Reporting & Escalation ManagementProvide comprehensive transition status reporting and manage escalations to ensure seamless execution and stakeholder alignment.
Multi-Country and Multi-Tower RolloutsManage complex, large-scale transitions across multiple countries and business towers, involving significant scope, FTEs, and parallel transformation opportunities.

Secondary Skills

Program & Project Management ExpertiseDemonstrated ability to lead complex programs and projects with industry specialization in at least one domain.
Transition & Transformation LeadershipIndependent Proven experience managing large-scale transitions, including those involving transformation and standardization, with 200+ FTEs or more.
Business Process ExpertiseStrong understanding of business process solutions with extensive experience in transition design and execution.
Leadership & Talent DevelopmentExceptional leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
Risk Management & Problem-SolvingProficient in proactive risk management and issue resolution, ensuring successful project outcomes.