Job Summary 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 6065 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. Compensation: Competitive (based on experience and location). Travel: Occasional domestic/international travel may be required.

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Delivery Lead - IT Migration - GCC 

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