Transition Manager – Global Process Improvement
Core
Leads complex global and cross-functional transitions from planning through implementation, go-live, stabilization, and successful operational handover to ensure people, processes, technology, data, and controls are operationally ready.
Role type
Senior Transition Manager (Global Process Improvement)
Builds
Operational readiness and stable business-as-usual operations for global functions, countries, and business units.
Domain
Global Business Services / Shared Services / Process Transformation
Required skills
Transition planning and execution, Operational readiness assessment, Stakeholder coordination, Change management, Process standardization, Risk and dependency management, Go-live and hypercare management, Cross-cultural team leadership
Preferred skills
PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci/ADKAR, ERP implementation (SAP, ERP LN), Automation and AI integration
Technologies
SAP, ERP LN, Project management tools, Dashboards
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end transitions across global functions and countries; Define transition scope, deliverables, milestones, and governance; Coordinate go-live, hypercare, and stabilization; Assess readiness across people, processes, technology, and data; Partner with Global Process Owners to align processes with global standards; Drive stakeholder alignment and accountability without direct reporting authority; Monitor post-go-live performance and drive resolution of issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC