We are seeking a senior leader to drive large-scale transition programs and portfolio execution for our expanding India footprint. This includes in-house SEI teams, a rapidly growing Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad, and multiple third-party partner relationships.
This role will be responsible for end-to-end technology & operations transition execution, including:
Migration of roles from onshore locations into the GCC
Conversion of partner-delivered services into SEI-owned capabilities (“insourcing”)
Establishing disciplined program management and governance across all GCC initiatives
You will act as the central driver of execution—ensuring that transitions are structured, risks are managed, and outcomes are delivered with speed, quality, and predictability.
This role partners closely with the GCC General Manager, global functional leaders, HR, Finance, and external partners to scale the GCC in a controlled and measurable way.
What You Will Do:
Transition Strategy & Execution (Core Focus)
Lead end-to-end transition programs moving work into the GCC, including:
Onshore → offshore role migrations
Third-party → SEI employee conversions (“partner to captive” transitions)
Define transition roadmaps, sequencing, and prioritization aligned to business strategy
Build and manage detailed transition plans covering scope, timelines, milestones, and dependencies
Oversee knowledge transfer, training, and stabilization to ensure successful handoffs to BAU teams
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Implement mitigation strategies and escalation frameworks
Manage change impacts across stakeholders during transitions
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as a key interface across global business leaders, GCC leadership, and external partners
Drive alignment across geographically distributed teams
Influence outcomes without direct authority in a complex environment
Continuous Improvement & Operating Model Evolution
Refine transition methodologies, playbooks, and templates
Identify opportunities to improve speed, quality, and repeatability of transitions
Support the evolution of the GCC operating model as scale increases
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred
15+ years of experience in program management, transitions, outsourcing/insourcing, or GCC/shared services environments
- Proven track record leading:
Large-scale transition programs
Onshore → offshore migrations
Vendor-to-captive (insourcing) transformations
Strong expertise in PMO leadership, including portfolio tracking, governance, and reporting
Experience building business cases and managing complex stakeholder environments
Strong understanding of workforce planning and ramp-up in GCC models
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and globally distributed environment
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with tools such as Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
SEI’s competitive advantage
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, hybrid working environment and a work-life balance that enables you to relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our benefits include Medical Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Provident Fund, 10 Predefined Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays in a year, Paid Time off and more.
We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.
SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…
After 50 years in business, SEI is a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, paid volunteer days, professional development assistance and access to thriving employee networks.
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