Alexander Lloyd
DC Transition & Operational Readiness Lead
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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.
This role is a 12 Month Fixed term Contract.
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 transfer across operational teams.
- Hypercare leadership — ensuring a smooth move into BAU following go-live.
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You’re a highly organised, experienced programme professional who thrives on bringing together multiple stakeholders, workstreams and operational activities to deliver successful business change.
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You’ll bring:
- Large-scale transition & cutover experience within pensions administration, ideally across DC and CARE schemes.
- Strong knowledge of pension administration, including DC bulk transfers, asset transitions or platform migrations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all levels.
- Robust planning, governance and delivery capability.
- Proven experience managing risks, dependencies and critical milestones.
- The ability to simplify complexity and create practical, effective solutions.
- Strong communication skills, with experience supporting business readiness and change initiatives.
- A collaborative, proactive and outcome-focused approach with a track record of successful delivery.
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