Transition Wave Manager
Bengaluru, Karnataka Job ID R0187657 Category Project/Process Management Subcategory Project/Process Management,Project/Process Management Job Type Full timeBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
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
