Transition Manager

Unisys

Transition Manager at Unisys leading complex transition programs from contract signature to operational stabilization. Driving cross-functional alignment and providing governance and risk management throughout the transition lifecycle.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇧🇷 BrazilSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads large, complex transition programs from contract signature through operational stabilization.
Provides governance, risk management, and executive-level reporting throughout the transition lifecycle.
Drives cross-functional alignment across Operations, Solutions, Finance, HR, Technology, Procurement, and Client stakeholders.
Serves as an escalation point for transition risks, issues, and dependencies.
Consults with bid and account management teams to review project proposals, contracts, solution designs, and other key project documentation.
Develops and implements communication and change management plans to support the full transition lifecycle and initial steady-state operations.
Partners with stakeholders to ensure contractual commitments are translated into executable implementation plans.
Validates that proposed staffing models, sourcing strategies, and skill requirements align with contractual, financial, and operational requirements.
Partners with Operations and Solution teams to ensure delivery models are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with client expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience leading complex transition, implementation, transformation, or program management initiatives in a global or matrixed environment.
Demonstrated success managing cross-functional workstreams, stakeholders, and operational readiness activities.
Strong project/program management, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple business functions and levels of leadership.
Experience within BPO, customer experience, outsourcing, shared services, consulting, or related industries preferred.
Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) required.
Portuguese proficiency preferred.
PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification is a plus.
Master's degree preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unisys is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants
Opportunity to participate without barriers

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementrisk managementstakeholder managementchange managementtransition managementimplementationtransformationoperational readinesscross-functional alignmentstaffing models

Soft Skills

influencecollaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingnegotiationorganizational skillsadaptabilitycritical thinkinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

PMPPRINCE2Lean Six Sigma