Transition Lead Director

Capgemini; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a director-level executive to lead the Transition Lead role, delivering complex business process transitions at scale. The role requires senior leadership across global programs and a track record of PM excellence.

The candidate will drive multi-country implementations, establish robust governance, and mentor teams to achieve On Day 1 transformation with strong cost, time, and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
• 20+ years in business process transitions.
• Proven track record in PM and P&L growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of transition programs across multiple models.
• Develop implementation plans and timelines from design workshops.
• Establish governance structures and ensure tollgate compliance.
• Deliver transitions on time, within budget, and with quality; manage risks.
• Coordinate multi-country, multi-tower rollouts with large teams.
• Oversee knowledge transfer and ramp-up.

Skills

20+ years BPM transitions

Project management

P&L impact

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

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 bachelor’s degree is required, with an MBA strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Leadership: Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of transition programs, including but not limited to:
  • Transformation-led transitions
  • Lift-and-shift transitions
  • Incumbent vendor transitions
  • Staff augmentation initiatives
  • Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO) models
  • Transition as a Service (TaaS)
• 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 Governance: Establish and maintain robust program governance structures at strategic, operational, and tactical levels, ensuring compliance with methodologies and tollgates.
• Transition Excellence: Deliver high-quality transition programs within defined parameters of time, cost, and quality, while proactively managing risks and resolving issues.
• Knowledge Transfer & Ramp-up: Demonstrate a solid understanding of business processes within scope and expertise in Knowledge Transfer (KT) and ramp-up methodologies.
• Status Reporting & Escalation Management: Provide comprehensive transition status reporting and manage escalations to ensure seamless execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Multi-Country and Multi-Tower Rollouts: Manage complex, large-scale transitions across multiple countries and business towers, involving significant scope, FTEs, and parallel transformation opportunities.

All transitions will be executed within a structured project management framework.

Secondary Skills

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

Requirements: