Job Description Transition Manager/Service Delivery Manager/ Project Manager/ Program Manager (with Data Engineering and Analytics Background only)
Location: Location: 2-3 days Hybrid from Raleigh NC or Bay Area CA
Note- This role requires Fulltime employee only without Sponsorship
Updated Job Description
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Transition Manager with strong Data Engineering and ETL domain knowledge to lead and execute end-to-end service and project transitions. This role will ensure smooth transfer of knowledge minimal disruption and a successful handover into steady-state operations across data and analytics projects.
Key Responsibilities
Plan lead and execute end-to-end transitions for data engineering and analytics projects ensuring minimal business disruption.
Define and align transition success criteria outputs and deliverables with clients and stakeholders.
Manage detailed transition and migration plans including infrastructure ETL workflows data pipelines and reporting environments.
Lead and monitor Knowledge Transfer (KT) for data tools and processes (ETL data warehousing orchestration etc.).
Identify and mitigate transition risks related to data flow platform migration and tooling dependencies.
Provide regular updates and governance reports to stakeholders and leadership teams.
Oversee transition financials and ensure adherence to cost and schedule targets.
Collaborate with data engineering DevOps and cloud platform teams (Azure AWS GCP) for seamless execution.
Support RFPs/pursuits with transition solution inputs specific to data and analytics engagements.
Conduct go/no-go assessments and ensure successful service acceptance into steady-state operations.
Document and share lessons learned to improve transition frameworks.
Key Skills
Strong understanding of ETL tools (SSIS IICS Datastage etc.) and database technologies (Oracle DB2 Netezza SQL Server).
Knowledge of data warehousing concepts ETL workflows and data migration best practices.
Excellent communication stakeholder management and leadership abilities.
Strong governance reporting and risk management skills.
Experience working in global multi-vendor and hybrid cloud environments.
Requirements
1015 years of IT/Service Management experience including 5 years in transition or transformation management within data engineering or analytics programs.
Proven experience leading data-centric transitions involving ETL databases and BI platforms.
Understanding of ITIL and project management frameworks (Agile PMP PRINCE2).
Hands-on experience in knowledge transfer service migration and client onboarding in data projects.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for transition activities.
Education & Certifications (Preferred)
Bachelors or Masters in IT Computer Science or Engineering.
ITIL v3/v4 certification required.
PMP PRINCE2 or Agile certification preferred.
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