Transition Manager

This is a project management role responsible for the transformation and transition of responsibility and process/ service activities from the customer to IBM resources during the initial stages of a contract. The role is also a focal point to assist the Transition leader in the Transition resourcing process and Transition competency development.

The Transition Manager:

• designs transition project plan, schedule & proposal text during engagement proposal phase
• assists in staffing the Transition project team
• develops and manages project plans and schedules for transition in coordination with the Delivery centers, and across all Transition work streams (People transfer, IT, Service/process transition, workplace & infrastructure services, Account management setup)
• coordinates cross-tower activities (BCS, SO)
• collects and documents observations and lessons learned from completed transitions
• helps improve and implement transition methodology through development and re-use of IC

• strong Project / Program Management background - at least two years of experience of running F&A outsourcing transitions
• strong commercial capability
• fluent English - 2nd European Languages desirable but not essential
• Finance and Accounting process knowledge - 4-10 years of experience working in this area
• IT applications implementation experience - highly valued in every candidate
• willingness to travel to our clients throughout Europe and to our global delivery centers on a regular basis
• strong mature character able to work with senior client and IBM management to resolve difficult project issues
• people management experience - at least 4 years managing

• very good atmosphere at work in a project team
• opportunity to work for international clients
• high possibility for self-development
• the opportunity to participate in training and language courses
• private health care for employees and family members
• a comprehensive package of life insurance
• an extensive benefits package