Program Manager Vendor & Transition Management

8 - 13 years

16 - 20 Lacs

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Job Description

We are seeking a

proactive and detail-oriented Program Manager

to lead and support

large-scale technology transitions

involving

Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

and

System Integrators (SIs)

This role is ideal for a task-driven professional with deep expertise in

vendor management, contract governance, transition planning, and global stakeholder coordination

You will act as the

primary liaison

between internal technology, procurement, and service delivery teams, ensuring a

seamless transition

and

steady-state handover

for our large enterprise customers in the

USA technology and engineering space

Key Responsibilities

Program & Transition Management

  • Lead

    end-to-end transition programs

    for large-scale technology and managed service provider engagements
  • Develop and maintain

    transition plans, milestones, risk registers, and communication plans

  • Ensure smooth

    handover of services

    , minimizing disruption and aligning with SLAs and contractual obligations
  • Coordinate across global teams (engineering, IT, procurement, and finance) to align deliverables and dependencies

Vendor & Contract Management

  • Oversee and manage

    Vendor Management Systems (VMS)

    such as

    Fieldglass

    , ensuring compliance, reporting accuracy, and vendor onboarding/offboarding
  • Act as the single point of contact for all

    vendor performance management

    ,

    renewals

    , and

    governance meetings

  • Support contract and SOW management, tracking renewals, expirations, and extensions
  • Drive performance reviews, KPI tracking, and corrective action plans for vendor partners

Stakeholder & Communication Management

  • Engage directly with

    USA-based enterprise customers

    and internal leadership teams to provide status updates, insights, and escalations
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between procurement, technology, and delivery teams
  • Ensure proactive communication of risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies

Process Optimization & Reporting

  • Drive continuous improvement in vendor and transition processes, focusing on

    automation, efficiency, and transparency

  • Generate and maintain

    dashboards, transition scorecards, and executive summaries

    for leadership reporting
  • Support audits, compliance checks, and financial tracking related to vendor contracts and transitions

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 8+ years

    of experience in

    Program Management / Project Coordination / Vendor Management

    roles within

    technology, IT services, or engineering industries

  • Proven track record managing

    large-scale transitions or transformations

    involving

    Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

    or

    System Integrators (SIs)

  • Hands-on experience with

    Vendor Management Systems

    (preferably

    SAP Fieldglass

    , Ariba, or similar)
  • Strong understanding of

    contract governance, SLA/KPI management

    , and

    procurement processes

  • Excellent

    communication, stakeholder management

    , and

    presentation skills

    (especially with global teams)
  • Proficiency in

    MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint

    , and collaboration tools (JIRA, Smartsheet, or Monday com preferred)
  • Ability to operate independently in a

    fast-paced, matrixed environment

    and deliver under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP, PRINCE2, or ITIL certification
  • Experience supporting

    North American enterprise customers

    in technology or engineering domains
  • Exposure to

    transition governance frameworks

    and

    MSP operating models

  • Working knowledge of

    financial tracking

    ,

    budget forecasting

    , and

    vendor invoicing processes

Key Attributes

  • Proactive, accountable, and organized

    a true

    task master

    who drives results
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate cross-cultural, distributed teams
  • Strategic thinker with attention to operational detail
  • Passion for process excellence and continuous improvement

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