Analytics Service Transition Manager - Asahi

About the role

The Transition Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and governing the end-to-end transition of data and reporting services from development teams and partners into a new managed service. The service transitioned are Application Management Support (AMS) support for a greenfield data platform being implemented as part of a broader transformation program to upgrade SAP ECC to SAP S4. We are currently in the finalization of the build & test phase. Supported technologies include: SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (Reporting), Azure Databricks based on dbt models, and Microsoft PowerBI. The services scope covers Infrastructure, Application Security, Platform and Data Engineering, and Visualisation Development/Analytics Engineering support across the above different technologies. The responsibilities include ensuring service readiness across people, process, documentation, systems, governance- from service design, transition planning to execution including knowledge transfer, cutover, and stabilisation activities. The role acts as the central point of management between internal business and technology teams, service providers, platform partners, and operational support teams. The Analytics Service Transition Manager will collaborate with the broader program team leading Business Readiness, Service Design and Cut over and will ensure that the Analytics services integrate effectively with broader end-to-end design and plans. The role is critical to ensure that services are transitioned with minimal operational disruption and cost. Clear accountability, robust documentation, validated knowledge transfer, fit-for-purpose support processes, and effective post-go-live governance will be critical to establish a successful transition.

Responsibilities

• Transition Planning & Mobilisation
• Define and manage the transition plan, governance cadence, status reporting, RAID management, and phase exit readiness across contracting, mobilisation, transition, cutover, and stabilization in collaboration with our AMS partner as an integral part to a broader transition approach for the program
• Coordinate stakeholders across internal teams, incumbent suppliers, incoming service providers, and platform partners to ensure timely completion of transition dependencies.
• Review and implement transition checklists, templates, service design documents, and exit criteria required for service readiness in alignment with broader standards set at program level, but with the required detail of 'built' Analytics services
• Support mobilisation of supplier resources, including onboarding coordination, training set up and access, and readiness tracking.
• Knowledge Transfer & Service Readiness
• Lead the end-to-end knowledge transfer process for in scope services, covering data models, platforms, technical components, and ways of working.
• Ensure required documentation is identified, reviewed, updated, and handed over, including SOPs, service documentation, operational procedures, and support artefacts.
• Organise and coordinate walkthroughs, shadowing, reverse shadowing, playback sessions, and knowledge validation activities.
• Assess knowledge transfer effectiveness, identify gaps, and drive remediation actions before service acceptance.
• Operational Process Design
• Define the overall reporting / analytical services and

Benefits

Additional Information

GT was founded in 2019 by a former Apple, Nest, and Google executive. GT's mission is to connect the world's best talent with product careers offered by high-growth companies in the UK, USA, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands. On behalf of our client Asahi Europe & International , GT is looking for the Analytics Service Transition Manager. Note: this is a full-time project-based role planned until the end of 2026, with a possible extension. Occasional business trips may be required (up to once per month maximum). About the Client Imagine working with some of the most iconic brands in the world - including Grolsch and Peroni Nastro Azzurro. At Asahi Europe & International, you'll join a global leader in the beer and beverage industry, with a rich portfolio that spans from premium beers to innovative beverages. Asahi Europe & International is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe, and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

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