We are seeking an experienced and strategic Migration Delivery Lead to oversee the end-to-end execution of a large-scale migration program involving applications, infrastructure, or data across hybrid environments. You will be responsible for managing cross-functional delivery teams of up to 65 resources, ensuring alignment with project timelines, governance frameworks, and client expectations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong program governance, stakeholder management, and runbook-driven execution expertise, with experience in complex enterprise migrations (e.g., data center, core banking, platform modernization, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Delivery Management:

- Own and drive the end-to-end migration execution strategy and delivery roadmap in conjunction with the Stream lead in Zurich.

- Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams: application, infrastructure, testing, data, and cutover.

- Build and maintain detailed migration runbooks, cutover plans, and rollback strategies.

- Track and report progress against milestones, risks, and dependencies.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

- Lead, mentor, and coordinate a cross-functional team of 60-65 members, including team leads, engineers, testers, analysts, and cutover coordinators.

- Define team structure, resource allocation, and capacity planning based on project phases.

- Act as the primary escalation point for internal teams and client stakeholders in India.

- Engage with global program managers, sponsors, and business users to ensure delivery alignment.

Governance & Reporting:

- Ensure daily stand-ups are held , migration control rooms, and checkpoint meetings are setup.

- Report delays/issues/risks to Stream lead and provide options for mitigation.

- Publish executive dashboards and KPIs on progress, issues, and blockers.

- Support audits, compliance requirements, and post-migration validations.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 12+ years of experience in IT delivery, with 5+ years in migration programs.

- Proven track record of leading large teams (50+ people) in a matrixed or distributed model.

- Strong experience with enterprise migrations (e.g., cloud, core banking, platform upgrades, infra refresh).

- Hands-on knowledge of cutover planning, runbook execution, and rehearsal management.

- Familiarity with migration & cutover tools like Informatica, Cutover, ServiceNow, Iceflo, or custom orchestration tools is a plus.

- Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work across time zones with global clients (EU, APAC).

- PMP / ITIL / Prince2 / Agile certifications are a plus.

Preferred Background:

- Experience in Finance Sector

- Familiarity with Temenos Transact, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms in migration context is an advantage.

- Experience in managing third-party vendors or SI partners.

Travel: Occasional domestic/international travel may be required.