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We are currently seeking a Transition Lead (Transition Program Owner) to join our team in Chennai, Tamil Nādu (IN-TN), India (IN).
Ensure operational runbooks, monitoring, and escalation paths are validated and tested
Financial & Commercial Oversight
Track transition effort/burn vs plan; support transition financial governance
Ensure scope control, change management, and impact assessments for transition changes
Support cost modelling, ramp profiles, and assumptions for transition estimation and governance
Stakeholder Management (Client + Internal)
Act as the primary transition interface for client stakeholders
Collaborate with delivery leads, tower leads, security, HR, IT, recruitment, vendors, and partners
Manage cross-time-zone communication (US/Europe/APAC) and maintain executive-level reporting
Ensure high confidence through structured communications and transparent risk management
Stabilization & Handover to BAU
Define exit criteria and transition completion acceptance
Lead hypercare/stabilization governance post go-live; reduce risk and ensure performance stabilization
Ensure smooth handover to steady-state delivery teams with complete documentation and ownership
Capture lessons learned, closure documents, and implement continuous improvement actions
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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