Job Description

About KPMG in India

KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada.

KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.

Responsibilities

Transition Manager – Senior Manager (SM)

Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Transition Manager (Senior Manager) to lead end-to-end transition and transformation engagements, ensuring seamless migration of processes, people, and technology from client or incumbent teams into the delivery organization. The role involves driving governance, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and operational readiness while delivering transitions within agreed timelines, quality, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex transition programs across functions, geographies, and delivery teams.
Develop and execute transition plans, governance frameworks, and project schedules.
Manage client stakeholders and provide regular updates on transition progress, risks, and dependencies.
Drive knowledge transfer, process stabilization, and operational readiness activities.
Identify and mitigate transition risks, issues, and escalations.
Collaborate with delivery, HR, technology, finance, and recruitment teams to ensure successful onboarding and ramp-up.
Ensure compliance with organizational standards, quality requirements, and transition methodologies.
Support business growth through solutioning, due diligence, and transition planning for new deals.

Preferred Experience

10–15+ years of experience in transition, program management, operations, or transformation roles.
Proven experience managing large-scale transitions in consulting, BPM, IT, or shared services environments.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Qualifications

Education : ME/MTech/BE/BTech/MCA/BCA/MSC/BSC with min of 6+ Years of relevant experience.

Equal employment opportunity information

KPMG India has a policy of providing equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of their color, caste, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or other legally protected status. KPMG India values diversity and we request you to submit the details below to support us in our endeavor for diversity. Providing the below information is voluntary and refusal to submit such information will not be prejudicial to you.

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