Transition Manager

Moog India Technology Center Pvt. Ltd.; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Transition Manager to oversee transition activities in Petaling Jaya. The role requires over 5 years of project management experience, strong leadership, and collaboration skills, offering a fully remote or hybrid work schedule. Ideal candidates will have a BS degree in Engineering or related fields and a deep understanding of continuous improvement principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Project Management, Program Management, or related fields.
• Experience managing complex projects and work transfer initiatives.
• Deep understanding of continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Support transition activities and address systemic issues.
• Create and monitor transition plans and project milestones.
• Communicate transition strategies to Site Leadership.
• Collaborate with various teams to execute transition initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

BS degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R-25-13191

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Transition Manager

Reporting To: Manager Sr., AG Strategic Sourcing

Work Schedule: Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Petaling Jaya, MY

Principal Accountabilities or Key Results of the Job

1. Work closely with Site Leadership team to support transition activities, address systemic issues impacting transitions, and define governance for successful work transfers.
2. Create transition plans using standard tools and guided by existing processes, BMDLs, and Standard Work.
3. Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and define mitigation actions for successful transition execution.
4. Communicate upcoming transition strategies driven by the Commercial Aircraft Group to Site Leadership.
5. Collaborate with other Groups, Sites, Supply Chain, and Engineering to develop and execute transition initiatives.
6. Define and report metrics to monitor and communicate transition effectiveness and timeliness.
7. Establish processes to alert management of risks affecting planned transitions.
8. Exercise decision-making authority and influence to minimize schedule slips.
9. Chair project coordination meetings across sites and business groups, and facilitate resolution of project challenges.
10. Recognize significant problems and escalate issues beyond normal resolution to mitigate risks.
11. Manage performance and career growth of Project Transition Leaders.
12. Align with Site and Group strategies, including cost targets.

Qualifications Desirable at Job Entry

1. BS degree in Engineering or related field.
2. Experience in managing work transfer initiatives, complex projects, and using project management tools.
3. 5+ years in Project Management, Program Management, Materials, Supply Chain, Engineering, Methods, or Manufacturing/Operations.
4. Strong leadership, facilitation, emotional intelligence, and team collaboration skills.
5. Deep understanding of continuous improvement principles.