IT Service Transition Manager

This role puts you at the centre of a high-stakes, high-visibility transformation - one where your leadership defines how essential IT, data and operational services are delivered for years to come. You are the authority, the orchestrator and the driving force behind a complex, multi-supplier transition that won't move without your direction.  Role: IT Service Transition Manager  Location: West Midlands | Hybrid  Salary: Up to £90,000  What You'll Lead

• End-to-end transition and exit from a major outsourced IT services contract
• Migration of services, platforms, data, people and processes into new providers or in-house teams
• Alignment and governance across multiple technology suppliers
• Contractual, commercial and operational compliance throughout every transition phase
• Senior stakeholder direction—ensuring clarity, challenge and continuity at every step

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience delivering large-scale IT or BPO transitions in complex environments
• Strong understanding of contract exits, legal considerations and multi-supplier ecosystems
• The ability to map, analyse and restructure complicated IT and operational landscapes
• Leadership, resilience and influential communication in politically sensitive or high-pressure settings

Highly Advantageous

• Experience in utilities, energy or regulated environments
• Background handling TUPE-heavy transitions
• Exposure to simultaneous operational, data and technology change programmes

Why This Role Matters You'll play a pivotal role in protecting service continuity today while shaping how critical IT services operate tomorrow. This is meaningful transformation—not a paper exercise. You'll take ownership, enjoy genuine senior visibility, and drive a transition that will be talked about for years to come.We are an equal opportunity recruitment partner. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly committed to Neurodiversity inclusion and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process. If you feel you would benefit from adjustments, simply contact one of our recruiters by phone or email.