Job Description Summary

We are looking for an Digital Technology Transition Specialist to plan, lead and deliver complex IT transitions across the organization. These include infrastructure and application migrations, service transitions to new providers, data center exits, and business carve-outs or integrations. You will be the main link between business stakeholders, DT teams and external vendors, and you will make sure each transition is delivered on time, within budget, securely and with minimal disruption to operations.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Transition planning and execution

• Define the transition strategy, roadmap, scope and success criteria
• Build and manage detailed plans, including milestones, dependencies, cutover plans and rollback strategies
• Coordinate migrations of servers, storage, applications and end-user services (on-premise, cloud, hybrid)
• Oversee decommissioning of legacy systems and data centers, including secure data sanitization and asset disposal

Stakeholder and vendor management

• Act as the single point of accountability for the transition, for both business and IT stakeholders
• Manage external providers and service integrators: define statements of work (SOWs), SLAs and acceptance criteria
• Facilitate steering committees and executive reporting

Governance, risk and compliance

• Identify, track and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies
• Make sure the transition meets cybersecurity, data privacy (GDPR) and regulatory requirements
• Apply change management and ITIL service transition processes
• Manage transition budgets, forecasts and cost tracking

Service readiness

• Ensure operational readiness: knowledge transfer, documentation, runbooks, support model and hypercare
• Define and monitor KPIs for transition success and stabilization
• Lead lessons-learned sessions and drive continuous improvement

Required Qualification

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field  High School Diploma with relevant experience
• IT experience, with experience in managing IT transitions, migrations or transformation programs
• Experience leading multinational, cross-functional teams and multiple vendors

Technical knowledge

• Solid understanding of enterprise IT: infrastructure, networks, data centers, cloud (Azure, AWS), ERP and business applications
• Knowledge of identity and access management (Active Directory, Entra ID), M365 and collaboration tools
• Awareness of cybersecurity principles and data protection requirements
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow)

Methodologies and certifications

• Strong project and program management skills
• ITIL v4 (Service Transition) certification is a plus
• Experience with Agile / hybrid delivery approaches

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills
• Able to influence senior stakeholders and make decisions under pressure
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and a results-driven mindset

Why Join Us:

At Avio Aero, people power our progress. That’s why we invest in an environment where you can develop professionally, feel valued personally, and enjoy a healthy balance between work and life. As part of the CCNL Metalmeccanico framework, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support you and your family, including:

 

• Performance-related bonuses and local bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits platform with company contributions

• Employee pension plan with company contribution

• Life and accident insurance

• Private complementary medical coverage

• Sponsored canteen or meal vouchers where no canteen is available

• Global wellbeing program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellbeing including Employee Assistance Program

• Recognition awards to celebrate service and achievements
• Local special agreements, discounts and special offers

• English and languages training for you and one member of your family

• Ongoing technical, leadership, and development training to help you build your career

 

Contract Level: CCNL metalmeccanico – B2

Salary range for this role: 34.950,00 - 52.425,00 Eur Annual + Performance-related bonus + PDR up to 6000 euro
Compensation will be defined within the published salary range, reflecting the candidate’s experience, developed skills, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

Join us!
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a culture of respect, where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Join us and be part of a team where your talent, ideas, and ambition can help shape the future of flight. Apply now and see your career take flight!

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