DC Transition Lead

Alexander Lloyd are looking for someone energised by complex change, large-scale transitions and delivering operational stability from day one, this role puts you at the centre of a major pensions transformation programme.

As DC Transition & Operational Readiness Lead, you'll take ownership of an integrated workstream spanning transition planning, business readiness, cutover, operating model preparation, asset transfer activity and post-go-live support. You'll be the person who ensures everything comes together - accurately, on time and with confidence.

What you'll lead

• Transition & readiness leadership across DC and CARE schemes, bringing structure, clarity and momentum to a multi-workstream programme.
• Integrated transition planning - developing and maintaining end-to-end plans covering readiness, cutover and implementation.
• Asset transfer & reconciliation - coordinating activities to ensure accuracy, control and minimal member impact.
• Go-live criteria - defining, tracking and ensuring all conditions are met ahead of implementation.
• Transition rehearsals - leading readiness assessments and dry-runs to validate operational preparedness.
• Risk & dependency management - identifying critical milestones, managing contingencies and ensuring delivery confidence.
• Colleague readiness - supporting training, documentation and knowledge transfe...