Position Description:

Job Description
We are seeking a Production Transition Manager to oversee the entire transition process of complex applications — from project phase through go-live and stabilization periods. The ideal candidate will ensure operational readiness, team alignment, and the successful integration of new systems into production environments.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Main Tasks
Create and execute detailed transition plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
Coordinate with various teams to ensure alignment with transition goals
Monitor and evaluate transition progress, proactively resolving issues
Communicate changes clearly to all relevant stakeholders, managing resistance effectively
Organize and prepare operational support teams to be ready to manage new applications post go-live
Deliver structured training and support initiatives during transition periods
Ensure operational teams are aligned with the global target operating model
Manage production-related requirements to guarantee platform stability, resilience, and continuity, including coordination on disaster recovery, monitoring, backups, performance, and security
Collaborate with application owners to ensure full lifecycle alignment: team setup, upskilling, production budgeting, and service levels
Define ramp-up and ramp-down strategies according to go-live roadmap

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Technical Skills / Experience / Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in managing organizational transitions or technical change initiatives
Proven track record in production environments and operational readiness
Strong leadership and communication abilities
Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills
Capacity to influence and collaborate across multiple teams
Familiarity with project and transition management tools, documentation, and templates

Language Skills
English – Expert level

Soft Skills
Planning & Coordination: Ability to define clear actions for self and others to meet objectives efficiently
Strategic Thinking: Understands organizational context and integrates it into planning and execution
Results-Oriented: Focused on delivering measurable outcomes
Stakeholder Focus: Listens actively and prioritizes satisfaction and service quality
Team Spirit: Fosters a collaborative and respectful team culture, encouraging shared goals and mutual support

Skills: EnglishTransition Planning What you can expect from us:

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