IT Transition Director

As a Transition and Transformation Director in the IT infrastructure domain, you will play a crucial role in leading large-scale IT transformations. Your expertise in orchestrating complex transition programs and aligning technology delivery with business objectives will be essential to driving value and performance. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead end-to-end IT transition and transformation programs, including application portfolio migration, infrastructure modernization, and service delivery transformation. - Define and own transformation strategy, roadmap, governance structures, and execution plans. - Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align transformation goals with business needs. - Manage the delivery of critical IT infrastructure projects, such as data center migration, cloud adoption, network upgrades, and security architecture changes. - Oversee application migration and re-platforming efforts to ensure minimal business disruption and alignment with target architecture. - Lead multi-disciplinary teams comprising internal staff, third-party vendors, and systems integrators. - Ensure adherence to compliance, security, risk management, and service continuity standards. - Monitor KPIs and performance metrics, track progress, identify risks, and drive corrective actions. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring transparency, communication, and effective change management. - Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement. **Qualifications and Skills:** - Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - 15+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing large-scale IT transitions and transformations. - Proven experience managing application and infrastructure delivery and migration projects. - Strong understanding of modern infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications. - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Deep knowledge of ITIL, TOGAF, PMP, or similar frameworks and certifications (preferred). - Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. - Ability to manage budgets, resources, risks, and schedules in complex, dynamic environments. **Preferred Experience:** - Experience in regulated industries (e.g., Insurance) is a plus. - M&A or divestiture-related transition experience is an advantage. - Familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices is a plus. - Proficiency in ITIL and IT service management frameworks.,