Transition Wave Manager

Takeda; India; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Transition Wave Manager to oversee day-to-day execution of transition waves within the assigned BU/BF scope, ensuring delivery of scope, timelines and issue resolution. The role coordinates planning, knowledge transfer and ramp-up activities with GCM delivery teams to maintain continuity of critical operations.

You will own wave-level milestones, track progress and escalate delays as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management, transition management, or operational change initiatives.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end transition waves or major operational change initiatives across planning, KT, ramp-up, go-live and stabilization.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of individual transition waves, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, milestones and issue resolution.
• Coordinate KT, ramp-up, go-live and stabilization activities and track progress against milestones.
• Report wave progress, risks and issues to the Transition Functional Lead, PMO and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Transition management

Knowledge transfer

Stage-gate governance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Transition Wave Manager is accountable for managing the day-to-day execution of individual

transition waves within their assigned BU/BF scope, ensuring delivery of scope, timelines, and issue

resolution. The role coordinates all wave activities across planning, Knowledge Transfer (KT), and

ramp-up phases, working in close collaboration with the Transition Functional Lead and GCM delivery

teams to ensure seamless and compliant transition execution, aligned with GCM execution standards

and ensuring continuity of critical operations.

Accountabilities:

Wave Ownership & Execution

• Manage end-to-end execution of individual transition waves, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, milestones, and issue resolution
• Support and maintain detailed wave plans across KT, ramp-up, go-live, and stabilization
• Track and report wave progress, risks, and issues to the Transition Functional Lead, PMO and relevant stakeholders

Functional Accountability

• Support the Transition organization in maintaining continuity of critical business operations across the assigned wave
• Own wave-level activity tracking and milestone delivery, ensuring commitments are met within the defined scope and timelines

Knowledge Transfer & Readiness

• Coordinate with the KT PMO to ensure KT activities are on schedule and completed in line with wave milestones
• Track SME availability, KT completion rates, and documentation sign-offs
• Escalate delays or readiness gaps to the Transition organization

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Act as the day-to-day coordination point between BU/BF teams, SMEs, site leads and GCM delivery teams for all wave activities
• Support strong compliance and governance with stage-gate reviews and provide wave-level status inputs for go/no-go decisions

Stabilization & Business-as-Usual Transition

• Coordinate wave-level hypercare and stabilization activities to track service performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs
• Support the smooth handover of wave activities into steady-state operations

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management, transition management, or operational change initiatives within global organizations
• Proven experience leading end-to-end transition waves or major operational change initiatives, covering transition planning, knowledge transfer, ramp-up, go-live, stabilization and cutover phases

Technical Competencies

• Strong project management skills with ability to develop and maintain critical path management, integrated transition and wave plans
• Ability to apply transition methodologies and frameworks, including knowledge transfer, readiness assessments, and stage-gate governance
• Financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage transition costs, assumptions, and value realization

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong coordination and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a matrix organization
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, time-sensitive transitions
• Clear and proactive communicator with strong interpersonal skills across diverse, global teams
• Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to delivery commitments and accountability

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Languages

• Fluent in English

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time