Transition Manager

SLG INNOVATION, INC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SLG INNOVATION, INC. in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Transition Manager to lead a large-scale state government system implementation during the transition-in phase and to position for a senior leadership role after transition.

You will coordinate with the outgoing vendor and State, document knowledge transfer and system details, manage risks, and ensure a smooth handoff. This role offers immediate exposure to a high-impact program and potential advancement into leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT system transition or vendor handoff experience on large-scale programs.
• Experience with government contract transitions/incumbent displacement preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and documentation skills.
• Full-time dedication to the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all transition-in activities with the outgoing vendor and State.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the State throughout the transition period.
• Document knowledge transfer, processes, and system details from the incumbent vendor.
• Identify and mitigate transition risks and gaps.
• Support planning for a leadership role within the program following transition completion.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Documentation skills

Transition management

Job description

We are seeking a Transition Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for transition-in activities on a large-scale state government system implementation, with the opportunity to move into a senior leadership role post-transition.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all transition-in activities with the outgoing vendor and State
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the State throughout the transition period
• Document knowledge transfer, processes, and system details from the incumbent vendor
• Identify and mitigate transition risks and gaps
• Support planning for a leadership role within the program following transition completion

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience managing IT system transitions or vendor handoffs on large-scale programs
• Experience with government contract transitions/incumbent displacement preferred
• Strong stakeholder management and documentation skills
• Full‑time dedication to the program required