Transition Manager with German
For our client - an international consulting company, we are looking for multiple Transition Managers with German within the Finance, HR or IT functions to work fully remote
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end transition of in-scope Finance or HR or IT processes (from legacy sites/entities into the target GBS/Shared Services model.
- Manage transition planning, knowledge transfer, parallel run, and stabilisation across each in-scope process.
- Own the RAID log for the Finance or HR or IT workstream, resolving issues and escalating risks as needed. Process & Operating Model Design
- Support the design of standardised, controlled Finance process operating models.
- Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and standardisation opportunities during transition.
- Work with process owners to define target-state controls and SOPs. Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Act as the primary point of contact for Finance / HR/ IT stakeholders in Germany throughout the transition lifecycle.
- Lead workshops, steering updates, and status reporting with business stakeholders.
- Build strong working relationships with retained finance teams and, where required, works councils / employee representative bodies. Project & Governance
- Operate within the programme's governance framework, reporting into the Transition Programme Lead.
- Track milestones, dependencies, and risks across the transition plan.
- Ensure transitions are delivered in a controlled, auditable, and compliant manner
Requirements:
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Proven track record delivering Finance transitions, transformation, or GBS/Shared Services migrations in a consulting or advisory capacity.
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Strong subject-matter expertise across core Finance or HR or IT processes.
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Fuent German and English (written and spoken) is essential for this role.
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Willing and able to travel to, and work on-site in, Germany for extended periods throughout Phase 2 of the programme.
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Experience managing multi-country, multi-stakeholder transitions.
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Strong project management, RAID, and governance discipline.
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Excellent senior stakeholder management skills; experience engaging German works councils/employee representative bodies is desirable.