Transition Manager

Summary :

This role will be primarily involved in integrating acquisitions to make them expedient, efficient, and aligned with the execution of the business model. The candidate must be able to lead internal cross functional teams as well as work externally with critical stakeholders in the process.

Responsibilities the Transition Manager :

• Support new product line license / acquisition evaluations and due diligence in support of transaction completion and closure
• Develop the plan (tasks, cost and schedule) for the integration of all licensed / acquired product lines and ensure the completion of the integrations per those plans
• Drive the integration of acquisitions so that all functional department leaders understand their roles and responsibilities during a transition period
• Assist with the launch of functional integration teams so they understand their charters and are organized for success
• Primary Point of Contact for the external transition team
• Brief the external transition team and employees, as appropriate, so that they understand the integration process and their responsibilities and timing
• Escalate issues requiring senior-level input so they are resolved quickly and effectively
• Manage the interdependencies between functions so activities are prioritized and sequenced correctly
• Evaluate the risks associated with an integration and mitigate them to the most reasonable extent possible
• Ensure transition activities are brought to full completion with the business set up for full rate production / repairs
• Document any handoffs to business line leaders throughout the transition period
• Capture lessons learned and recommendations for future acquisitions

The right person will demonstrate the following experience and skills :

• Strong project and program management background, including processes, reporting, and project management tools
• Proven experience getting results in complex cross-functional environments, as well as managing projects in multi-cultural, multi-time zone settings
• Disciplined, process-oriented, and loves the details, while seeing the big picture.
• Collaboration-first mindset, an organizational "connector" that easily works across organizational boundaries. Influencing without authority, and building rapport with senior stakeholders, outside of immediate team.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Minimum Education / Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 5 years direct industry experience in similar roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree e.g., MBA and closer to 12 years of industry experience in a manufacturing environment.