Transition Manager

About the Role

This role will lead all acquisition integrations to make them expedient, efficient, and aligned with the execution of the business model within the manufacturing industry. The position functions as a highly technical and adept leader in project and product integration management, guiding a team and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve the transition of products from licensors to IMS locations. The role requires working across departments, leading a multidisciplinary team, and monitoring, executing, and controlling transitions across resources, budget, time, quality, risks, and other unforeseen variables.

Complexity & Problem Solving

Translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides execution. Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires conceptual thinking and an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives. Problems are not clearly defined and require tactical and strategic direction. Implements policies and selects methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Drives the strategy and success of larger projects that contribute to multiple areas of the organization. May also work on complex issues where problems are not clearly defined, and fundamental business principles need to be developed and implemented. Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.

Scope of Management & Supervision

Manages activities of two or more disciplines or a department. Oversees experienced professionals and/or subordinate managers. Drives the team(s) on resolving moderately complex matters. Accountable for department budget, which may have a broad and far-reaching impact on the business segment. Directs the activities of a functional area or multiple integrated departments through lower management. Leads team(s) to develop new methods and solve complex matters. Accountable for actions that impact function or multiple department budgets.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Floor Management
  • Lead and supervise experienced engineering and technical professionals during acquisitions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for real-time issue resolution within cross-functional units across the organization, customers, and licensors.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the external transition team.
  • Brief the external transition team and employees to ensure they understand the integration process and their roles.
  • Escalate issues requiring senior-level input for quick and effective resolution.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement during the divestiture of product lines.
• Project Management
  • Develop the plan (tasks, cost, and schedule) for integrating all licensed/acquired product lines and ensure completion per those plans.
  • Drive the integration of acquisitions so functional department leaders understand their roles and responsibilities during transition.
  • Manage interdependencies between functions to prioritize and sequence activities correctly.
  • Ensure transition activities are fully completed, setting the business up for full-rate production/repairs.
  • Capture lessons learned and make recommendations for future acquisitions.
• Engineering/Technical Support
  • Support new product line license/acquisition evaluations and due diligence for transaction completion and closure.
  • Assist with launching functional integration teams, ensuring they understand their charters and are organized for success.
  • Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with integration to the most reasonable extent possible.
  • Document handoffs to business line leaders throughout the transition period.

Requirements

• 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, with attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
• Collaboration-first mindset; an organizational "connector" that works easily across boundaries.
• Ability to influence without authority and build rapport with senior stakeholders outside the immediate team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field plus a minimum of 5 years of direct manufacturing 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.