Lead Transformation Command Centre (Contract)

Position Title - Lead – Transformation Command Centre Location - Bangalore The role is key to establish a central nerve centre for enterprise transformation , driving cost, control, and agility across Network, Infrastructure, Applications, and Assets , while institutionalizing PMO discipline and Change/Release governance . This role will convert fragmented transformation initiatives into a single, measurable value engine —to track, steer, and accelerate business outcomes in real time . Role Charter (Value Creation Lens) 1. Enterprise Command Centre (Single Source of Truth) Build a unified control tower across: Network performance & cost Infrastructure footprint & utilization Application portfolio health & modernization Asset lifecycle & compliance 2. Transformation Engine (Beyond Tracking to Delivery) Drive execution of enterprise programs: Network optimization (cost, vendor consolidation, SD-WAN efficiency) Infrastructure rationalization (cloud vs on-prem, footprint optimization) Application transformation PMO (rationalization, modernization, S/4 & BTP alignment) Asset optimization (utilization, lifecycle, compliance) Shift focus from activity tracking measurable business outcomes 3. Application PMO (Strategic Portfolio Governance) Establish a central PMO for application landscape transformation Drive: Portfolio simplification (retire, consolidate, modernize) Roadmap alignment with business priorities Technical debt reduction & lifecycle governance Provide clear visibility on value vs spend vs complexity 4. Change & Release Management Office (Stability + Speed) Stand up a central Change & Release Office (CRO) Drive: Standardized change governance (normal/emergency/standard) Enterprise release calendar & deployment discipline Improve: Change success rate Release predictability Business continuity 5. Commercial & Vendor Optimization Act as a cost optimization engine across vendors and contracts Lead initiatives on: Rate benchmarking Consumption optimization Vendor consolidation Deliver transparent savings tracking against Budget. 6. Risk, Controls & Audit Readiness Embed SOX/ICFR-ready governance into: Asset tracking Change & release controls Financial data integrity Reduce exposure across: Capacity risks Obsolescence Experience Required 20+ years in Enterprise IT / Digital & Technology leadership Proven ability to set up and run command centres / transformation PMOs Strong exposure across: Program Management & Governance Application landscape transformation (PMO-driven) Change & Release Management (ITIL environments) Network & telecom optimization Infrastructure & cloud environments Leadership Expectations Shape: Define transformation vision and value agenda Connect: Drive cross-functional alignment and partnerships Develop: Build strong governance and delivery capabilities Deliver: Ensure measurable and sustainable business outcomes