Transition Planning Lead in City of London

Job description

Transition Planning Lead – Strategic IT Operations Programme

Location: London (Hybrid)

Start Date: Immediate

Rate: Up to £525/day Inside IR35

Duration: 3 months initially - high likelihood of extension

Are you an experienced transition leader ready to drive a high-impact outsourcing programme? We’re seeking a Transition Planning Lead to manage the end-to-end planning, governance, and risk mitigation for a major IT operations transition—ensuring continuity, compliance, and strategic alignment.

Role Overview

You’ll lead the successful transition of people, processes, and technology from one operational model to another, with minimal disruption to business services. This includes managing dependencies, overseeing knowledge transfer, and ensuring a smooth cutover aligned with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive transition plan across all streams: people, process, and technology.
• Lead governance forums for effective stakeholder engagement and decision-making.
• Identify and manage risks and interdependencies to prevent delays or disruptions.
• Oversee service handover and knowledge transfer to ensure operational continuity.
• Align transition activities with broader organisational outsourcing strategies.
• Deliver a seamless operational cutover with minimal business impact.

Your Experience

• Proven success in leading large-scale IT service transitions in complex, regulated environments.
• Experience working with or within large law firms or professional services organisations.
• Strong background in transition governance, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation.
• Skilled in managing outsourcing programmes where compliance, security, and service quality are critical.

Why This Role?

This is a high-profile opportunity to shape the future of IT operations in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. You’ll work with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver a transition that sets the foundation for long-term success.

Ready to lead a transition that makes a difference?

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

Reference: AMC/JWH/TPLL1

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

16-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English