Transition Manager - Global Capability Center

At Waters Global Capability Centre, this Senior Transition Manager is instrumental in ensuring the seamless transfer of new services, processes, or technologies across geographies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to lead & collaborate with cross-functional global & local teams. 

The role would be responsible to explore, identify new business opportunities and present a suitable plan to transition those services to Waters GCC. In this role, the candidate will be preparing the Business Case, Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), project Efficiency Gain views, Roadmap for implementation, planning and reporting the end-to-end progress of the services transitioning to GCC. It includes providing Strategic & Tactical vision and support to the Waters GCC Head in close collaboration with the Waters Senior Leadership, Waters Global Stakeholders, GCC Leadership & GCC support functions.   

This position will follow a hybrid model work approach( 3 days a week working from GCC office, RMZ ecoworld, Bellandur, Bangalore).

Strategic Planning:

Develops comprehensive transition strategies that align with the GCC's global objectives. This includes timelines, resource allocation, and identifying key milestones for smooth implementation.

Explore the opportunities to grow and expand the GCC, move more capabilities to GCC by working in close collaboration with business stakeholders and execute the additional business cases.

Experience in measuring & showcasing the ROI and growth trajectory for the GCC.

Financial Planning:

Provide key inputs to the Financial Plan based on the Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA).

Cross-Functional Coordination:

Collaborates with diverse teams across various locations, ensuring that all stakeholders—ranging from local operations to global leadership—are engaged and informed throughout the transition process.

Risk and Change Management:

Proactively identifies and assesses risks related to transitions, implementing mitigation strategies tailored to the global context. Manages change effectively to minimize disruption and maintain service continuity.

Cultural Adaptation:

Recognizes and addresses the cultural differences and operational nuances in various regions. Ensures that transition plans are adaptable to local practices and regulations.

Training and Knowledge Transfer:

Develops targeted training programs that cater to different regional needs, ensuring that local teams are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for successful adoption.

Performance Metrics and Reporting:

Establishes KPIs that reflect both global objectives and local performance. Monitors and reports on transition outcomes, facilitating data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Documentation and Compliance:

Maintains detailed documentation that complies with global standards while being adaptable to local requirements, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the transition process.

In summary, the Transition Manager at Waters GCC is expected to play a vital role in orchestrating global transitions, balancing standardization with localization, and ensuring that all aspects align with the strategic vision of the organization.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

A master’s or bachelor’s degree in management or an MBA with Finance or MBA with Strategic Management specialization.

Minimum of around 15+ years of relevant Industry experience in Transition Management and business development.

Strong Program Management experience.

A Valid PMP Certification or any relevant Certification can be an added advantage.

Mandatory Skill Set/(s):

Expertise in transitioning multiple global services/partners/accounts to Capability Centres

Establish and maintain strong business relationships so that transition is seamless and create growth for future opportunities   

Strong management skills, able to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, able to think critically and come up with creative solutions

Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, able to present information to groups and answer inquiries

Ability to work with large amounts of data and financial information, with strong mathematical and analytical skills

Strong skills in converting data into visualizations for Management reports

Knowledge of process improvement techniques and a history of successfully implementing them

Flexibility to adapt to quick changes.

Familiarity with software and tools related to operations management, data analysis, and project management.

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.