Transition Manager - Shared Service Center

Lead and manage the end-to-end transition of payroll and accounting services from local offices to Shared Service Centers, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery. Develop transition plans with governance structures, risk mitigation, resource planning, and milestones. Drive methodology refinement, coordinate cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, IT, Facilities, Recruitment, SMEs) to ensure readiness of the Regional Delivery Center and onboarding of new work. Monitor progress against milestones, resolve issues, and escalate risks; oversee budget tracking and benefit realization; conduct post-transition reviews to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement; ensure training and knowledge transfer for SSC resources; maintain documentation and ensure audit/compliance adherence. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years in finance/shared services, with 3–5 years in transition/change management, and proficiency with payroll/financing systems (SAP, D365, Oracle, Workday, HRIS). The role offers global opportunities, career development, and a flexible work arrangement including the option to work from home with office presence.