Transition Lead/Tupe - SC Cleared

We are working with a high-profile client, who is currently looking for a Transition Lead to join on an interim basis.

This role is:

• 6-9 months
• £750 – £850 Inside IR35
• Remote with travel across the M4 corridor (adhoc)
• Active SC Clearance/Sole British National
• Experience in a leading Transitions/TUPE/Commercial Readiness requirements

Essential skills and Experience

• Hold overall accountability for coordinating the end-to-end transition from the external provider to the in-sourced operation
• Own the integrated programme plan, critical path, milestones, dependencies, risks and transition strategy
• Coordinate People/TUPE, KT, technology, operations, commercial, customer and financial work streams
• Establish readiness criteria, decision points, contingency arrangements and Go/No-Go governance
• Lead executive reporting and ensure a controlled transition with minimal disruption to customers and operational services
• Responsible for budget delivery
• Liaise with third party remedial advisor and take outputs to recommend a clear strategic way forward (go/no go) with risks and opportunities
• Pensions experience and knowledge of market
• A track record of successful project delivery, including delivery of complex projects
• Demonstrable evidence of positive interactions and influence with senior leaders and C-suite stakeholders
• In depth knowledge of project management methods
• Ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Proficiency in resource allocation and optimisation across a complex project
• Ability to implement and oversee quality assurance and control measures within the project
• Advanced skills in managing complex stakeholder relationships and expectations
• Experience of defining and managing comprehensive benefits and delivering agreed project outcomes.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, organisational policies, and governance frameworks
• Experience of managing supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and procurement processes.
• Strong foresight in decision-making
• Exercise sound judgement in situations of conflict or contention
• Demonstrably embracing and championing diversity in all of its forms
• Inspiring and motivating teams towards achieving project goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and a high level of self-awareness and empathy
• Resolve differences and empower and inspire others to deliver successful projects
• Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements and priorities and the ability to reach agreements that benefit both the project and the organisation
• Skilled at evaluating options and considering the impact on project and organisational goals
• Ability to mentor and develop less experienced project managers and team members
• Persistence in overcoming setbacks and maintaining project momentum

Qualification(s) or technical skills

• Typically, one or more of the following (or equivalent)
• Association of Project Management PMQ
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification

Reasonable Adjustments:

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