Exit & Transition Programme Manager (3–4m, Hybrid)

Syntax Consultancy Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Consultancy Ltd is seeking an Exit Programme/Project Manager for a 3-4 month rolling contract based in London or Newbury (hybrid). The role focuses on end-to-end exit and transition of services within a regulated IT/utility environment.

You will lead governance, planning and knowledge transfer, manage contractual compliance across multiple suppliers, and engage senior stakeholders to ensure smooth handovers and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading large-scale Managed Service exits or service transitions.
• Demonstrable experience acting as an Exit Manager, Transition Manager or Senior Programme Manager.
• Experience delivering complex contractual transitions valued £10m+.
• Strong governance, planning and risk management capability.
• Experience working with multiple suppliers and customer organisations.
• Experience managing knowledge transfer and operational handover activities.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Exit Governance & Mobilisation.
• Contract & Compliance Management.
• Transition Planning.
• Service & Operational Handover.
• Stakeholder Management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Governance

Planning

Risk management

Contractual awareness

Exit/Transition

Communication

Job description

Syntax Consultancy Ltd is seeking an Exit Programme/Project Manager for a 3-4 month rolling contract based in London or Newbury (hybrid). The role focuses on end-to-end exit and transition of services within a regulated IT/utility environment.

You will lead governance, planning and knowledge transfer, manage contractual compliance across multiple suppliers, and engage senior stakeholders to ensure smooth handovers and operational readiness.