Transition & Operational Readiness Manager

The Transition & Operational Readiness Manager will lead the transition, migration, and operational readiness activities for the ATM modernization program, ensuring that all people, operational processes, systems, facilities, suppliers, procedures, safety requirements, and operational capabilities are fully prepared for successful launch, migration, operational cutover, go-live, and entry into service. The role is responsible for planning, coordinating, governing, and assuring the operational transition of mission-critical ATM/CNS systems and ATC operational environments across primary and contingency facilities while maintaining safe, compliant, and uninterrupted operational continuity within a live airport environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the Transition and Operational Readiness Strategy, Roadmap, Governance Framework, and Integrated Readiness Plan across all program phases.
• Lead and coordinate all operational readiness and migration activities associated with ATM operational systems, facilities, operational users, technical teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure all operational readiness activities are aligned with programming milestones, operational requirements, safety obligations, regulatory expectations, and business continuity objectives.

Specific Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, Business Administration, ATM/CNS or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in Project Management, Programme Management, ORAT, Operational Readiness, Change Management, Business Continuity or equivalent is highly desirable.

Required Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in Aviation Operations, Airport Operations, Airline Operations, Air Navigation Services, ATM/CNS operational environments.
• Proven experience leading operational readiness programs, complex operational transitions, ATM operational migrations, and go-live and cutover activities.
• Experience within live operational airport or ATC environments is highly desirable.