Transition Manager – Global Process Improvement
Employer · Greif
Strategy manager
Business analystDepartment managerFull-timeBudapest
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.
Tasks
- Lead end-to-end transitions across global functions, countries and business units.
- Define transition scope, deliverables, milestones, resources, governance and success criteria.
- Manage integrated transition plans, risks, dependencies, issues and key decisions.
- Assess readiness across people, processes, technology, data and controls.
- Coordinate SOPs, process documentation, training, knowledge transfer and support arrangements.
- Partner with Global Process Owners to align transitioned processes with global standards and operating models.
- Coordinate global, regional and local stakeholders throughout the transition lifecycle.
- Define transition KPIs, success criteria and stabilization measures.
Conditions & benefits
Competitive PackageTotal Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
Requirements
- 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.
- Fluent professional English; additional languages are an advantage.