GBS Transition Manager

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Title: GBS Global Transition Manager

Location: Pune, India

Terms & Conditions: local work level terms.

ABOUT MAGNUM ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) is the world’s largest global Ice Cream Company, with over 100 years’ experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences. We have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of €8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win. <- do we have an updated format as we already separated?

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate.

We are committed to developing and nurturing talent. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company.

ABOUT GBS: Global Business Solutions:

GBS is TMICC’s trusted transformation partner, delivering innovative and integrated solutions from design to delivery. We develop future-fit capability, expertise and technologically advanced solutions to unlock speed, simplicity and operational agility across TMICCs operations.

This is your chance for a ‘once in a lifetime’ career experience, playing a part in the creation of a fully independent, new Ice Cream company and a greenfield GBS organization. Employees within GBS partner with multiple business functions who operate across TMICC’s 60 countries, such as Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Services, Consumer Engagement, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Marketing, Information Technology and beyond. You will become part of the delivery service engine behind TMICC’s hero brands, and will have the opportunity to implement new solutions and processes alongside an innovative tech stack.

Job Purpose

The Transition Manager is part of our Global Business Services (GBS) Strategy & Transformation team. This role will lead top-tier process transitions that align with ongoing transformation initiatives. The person in this position will ensure all transitions support organisational goals and are completed on schedule, maintaining high quality. They will oversee various transitions in areas such as Supply Chain, Finance, and Supplier Operations, applying proven methodologies, standards, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute transitions on every step (solution identification, knowledge transfer, ramp-up, hypercare, and handover to operations).
• Monitor transition performance, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Follow governance structures, reporting standards, and performance metrics for all transitions.
• Contribute to the successful execution of complex transitions and transformation projects, including ERP implementations and demergers. Ensure the quality meets the agreed budget and timelines.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Minimum 10-15 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in managing end2end transitions
• Proven track record managing various transitions within GBS, SSC, BPO, GCC
• Experience with transformation programs, including ERP implementations and carve-outs/demergers (is a plus)
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• High level of ownership and quality standard with day-to-day operations
• Understanding of PMO governance, portfolio management and change management principles
  
  

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

TMICC embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to TMICC career portal.

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

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About The Magnum Ice Cream Company

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

About

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :

• We are all about growth
• We operate with speed and simplicity
• We win together with fun
• We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
• We care and challenge
• We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
  
  

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.