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Transition Manager – Global Process Improvement
Greif
Chennai, IND
Full-time
Manager
Discovered 4 days ago
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Role Overview
We are looking for a Transition Manager who leads complex global and cross-functional transitions from planning through implementation, go-live, stabilization and successful operational handover.
The role ensures people, processes, technology, data and controls are operationally ready, while minimizing business disruption.
Working with Global Process Owners, cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, the Transition Manager drives coordinated execution, accountability and sustainable operational outcomes.
Key Skills for This Role
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Operations, IT, Supply Chain or a related field.
- Proven experience managing complex transitions, migrations or transformation initiatives in an international organization.
- Experience within Global Business Services, Shared Services, Global Process Ownership, Transformation and Center of Excellence environment.
- Strong project and transition management skills covering planning, governance, risk and execution.
- Hands-on experience with operational readiness, cutover, go-live, hypercare, stabilization and handover.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders across countries and cultures.
- Understanding of end-to-end business processes, operational controls and change management.
- Experience in GBS, Shared Services or Transformation environments preferred.
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma or Prosci/ADKAR certification preferred.
- ERP implementation or migration experience (SAP, ERP LN or similar) and familiarity with automation or AI preferred.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with project tools, dashboards and operational KPIs.
- Strong communication, stakeholder influence, problem-solving and executive reporting skills.
- Fluent professional English; additional languages are an advantage.
- A hands-on Transition Manager who brings structure to complexity, anticipates risks and takes ownership from transition planning to successful operational handover. Success is measured by smooth transitions, minimal business disruption, clear operational accountability and stable, sustainable business-as-usual operations.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in GBS, Shared Services or Transformation environments preferred.
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma or Prosci/ADKAR certification preferred.
- ERP implementation or migration experience (SAP, ERP LN or similar) and familiarity with automation or AI preferred.
About Greif
Wood, Paper & Packaging Manufacturing14000 employeesFounded 1877
Global leader in industrial packaging products and services.
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