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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Transition Services Manager based in the United States.
The Transition Services Manager oversees the planning and execution of facility transitions across power generation and industrial operations, ensuring smooth transfers into, out of, or between operations and maintenance (O&M) management. This role serves as the central point of coordination between plant owners, operational leaders, contractors, and internal project teams throughout the transition lifecycle. You will manage mobilization plans, schedules, budgets, resources, and readiness requirements while maintaining a strong focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted operations. The position also supports new facility construction, commissioning, ownership changes, and operational handoffs. Through effective project leadership and stakeholder collaboration, you will help ensure facilities are fully prepared for safe and reliable operation. This is a remote, full-time opportunity involving periodic travel to power plants, construction sites, and client locations.
Transition Planning and Execution: Lead facility mobilization and demobilization plans, defining project objectives, deliverables, schedules, responsibilities, resource requirements, and budget estimates.
Project Management: Monitor milestones, schedules, costs, and readiness activities, identifying and addressing variances that could affect project timelines, budgets, or successful handoffs.
Site Readiness and Assessments: Coordinate facility evaluations, readiness reviews, gap assessments, and operational handoff requirements to ensure sites are prepared for management transitions.
Operational Preparation: Coordinate the development and implementation of plant procedures, operating schedules, training plans, safety programs, environmental compliance requirements, and NERC readiness activities.
Mobilization and Demobilization Coordination: Organize the transfer of operational responsibilities, personnel, equipment, systems, documentation, and processes to support continuity of operations.
Project Meetings and Reporting: Facilitate internal and client mobilization meetings, prepare status updates, and communicate progress, risks, challenges, and recommended actions to clients and leadership.
Client and Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary coordination contact for clients, internal teams, contractors, and other stakeholders, establishing clear expectations, responsibilities, and communication practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with existing plant leadership, incoming management teams, outgoing service providers, and project personnel to resolve issues, facilitate decisions, and maintain operational continuity.
New Construction and Expansion Readiness: Support operational readiness for newly constructed facilities, generating units, and expansions at existing sites, collaborating with clients, engineering teams, EPC contractors, and plant leadership.
Startup and Commissioning Preparation: Align construction schedules, staffing plans, training activities, and readiness milestones with project stakeholders to support planned startup and commercial operation dates.
Personnel and Documentation Readiness: Coordinate employee orientation and training for startup teams and oversee the review of operating manuals, procedures, and other required facility documentation.
Ownership and Contract Transitions: Facilitate transitions resulting from facility ownership changes, supporting the transfer of operational responsibilities and information between former and incoming owners and operating teams.
Workforce Coordination: Coordinate employee transfers, recruitment, and onboarding activities with Human Resources and plant leadership to address staffing requirements and support continuity.
Contractual and Operational Risk Management: Identify contractual obligations, project dependencies, and transition risks that may affect service continuity, staffing, readiness, or the start or conclusion of O&M agreements.
Operational Readiness Verification: Evaluate transition progress through project reports, readiness assessments, stakeholder feedback, and onsite observations, coordinating corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
Project Closeout and Handoff: Verify completion of mobilization deliverables, document outstanding items, and facilitate the formal handoff to the responsible plant management or client team.
Continuous Improvement: Prepare transition summaries and lessons learned, contributing to standardized processes and improved planning and execution across future projects.
Safety and Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture, follow all applicable site requirements and procedures, and ensure transition activities prioritize regulatory and operational compliance.
Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned in support of transition services and operational objectives.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education is preferred.
Professional Experience: At least 9 years of experience in project management, maintenance management, or operations management.
Industry Experience: Background in power generation, industrial operations, construction, commissioning, or operations and maintenance (O&M), including facility mobilizations, readiness reviews, and operational handoffs.
Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of power generation technologies, plant systems, and the construction, startup, commissioning, and operational requirements involved in transitioning facilities into O&M management.
Project Coordination: Demonstrated ability to coordinate clients, EPC contractors, vendors, plant personnel, and corporate teams to achieve project objectives and resolve mobilization challenges.
Operational Readiness: Experience coordinating staffing, training, safety, maintenance, documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements during facility transitions.
Project Planning and Control: Ability to manage project plans, schedules, resources, budgets, milestones, cost estimates, and risk mitigation activities.
Analytical and Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess readiness gaps, anticipate challenges, prioritize activities, and coordinate corrective actions.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare project reports, communicate risks, and present updates to clients, leadership, and project stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal and professional judgment, with the ability to represent the organization effectively and align transition activities with contractual requirements and operational practices.
Technical Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting tools.
CMMS Experience: Familiarity with Maximo or another computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred. Experience with Smartsheet is also an advantage.
Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams, demonstrate initiative, encourage collaboration, and support continuous improvement.
Driver's License: Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver's license in good standing is required.
Travel Availability: Willingness and ability to travel to power generation facilities, construction sites, and client locations as needed.
Remote Work Requirements: Ability to work effectively from a home office, with reliable internet access and a quiet, dedicated workspace.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work at a computer and remain seated or standing for extended periods. Facility visits may involve walking through plant and construction areas, climbing stairs, and navigating uneven surfaces. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas, and all site safety requirements must be followed.
Work Schedule: Availability to work a standard Monday through Friday schedule, with flexibility for extended hours during travel, project milestones, startup schedules, and other project-specific requirements.
Fitness for Duty: Successful completion of a post-offer physical examination and drug screening is required. Employment also includes participation in random post-employment drug screening and compliance with applicable smoking restrictions.
Safety Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe working environment, remaining mentally alert, and following all safety rules, warnings, and posted procedures.
Salary Range: Annual compensation of $152,200–$175,100, depending on experience and qualifications.
Work Arrangement: Full-time remote position.
Professional Environment: Opportunity to contribute to facility transitions across the power generation, renewable energy, and industrial sectors.
Project Exposure: Involvement in mobilization, commissioning, new construction, facility expansion, and operational readiness initiatives.
Career Development: Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization and develop expertise across complex energy and industrial operations.