Senior Transition Manager

Senior Transition Manager – Oracle – 6 Months initial – Hybrid (Midlands) – Outside IR35

VIQU have partnered with an enterprise-level organisation looking for a Senior Transition Manager to support the successful transition of business processes and operational activities as part of their Oracle Fusion ERP implementation. This is a critical role in ensuring the smooth transition from the active programme to the post-go-live phase.

The Role:The successful Senior Transition Manager will work closely alongside the Head of Programmes to oversee the operational transition and ensure the effective rollout of Oracle Fusion across the business. Your primary focus will be on managing the transition planning, execution, business process changes, and data migration to guarantee that the transition is seamless and successful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the operational transition from programme delivery to run and maintain activities, ensuring that the business is fully ready for the new processes and system.
• Oversee post-go-live support, focusing on monitoring, alerting, and license management.
• Collaborate with business and functional leads to capture necessary process changes, extract key requirements, and define the changes needed for the new business processes.
• Manage the end-to-end transition plan, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated, and that each phase of the transition is clearly defined and executed.
• Work with the business and technical teams to ensure data migration is fully managed and that the migration plan is executed successfully.
• Track and validate business process changes and ensure alignment between business and technical teams.
• Serve as a leadership figure on the programme, ensuring that teams are onboard and fully engaged throughout the transition phases.
• Work alongside a dedicated team of technical experts to ensure smooth ERP implementation.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in managing ERP transitions, ideally with Oracle Fusion or similar systems (e.g., SAP).
• The successful Senior Transition Manager will have proven ability to manage complex transition activities and lead multiple teams through a seamless transition process.
• Strong experience in managing and executing business process changes during an ERP implementation.
• Solid background in data migration – understanding how to work with detailed plans and ensuring successful execution.
• Ability to manage post-go-live support, including monitoring, alerting, and license management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills – able to command the respect of senior leaders and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to managing complex, risk-averse transition plans.
• Familiarity with the challenges of transitioning to a new ERP system and the ability to navigate these challenges successfully.

Role Details:

• Job Role: Senior Transition Manager
• Contract: 12 months + (initial 6 months with view of extension)
• Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite - None negotiable  
• Interview Process: 2 stages
• Outside IR35 pending SDS report

To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no-obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Alternatively, you can contact Nicholas Hopkins through the VIQU IT Recruitment website.

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