Position Summary
TheTransition & Support Manageris responsible for:
Leadingnew account start-ups (mobilizations)
Stabilizingunderperforming or high-risk accounts
Providinghands-on operational support across multiple sites
The role ensuressmooth transitions, service quality, and alignment with Integrity standards and client expectations.
Core Responsibilities
1. Transition / Startup Execution
Lead onboarding of newly awarded custodial/facilities contracts
Develop and executetransition plans(staffing, training, equipment, supplies)
Coordinate handoff fromsales ? operations
2. Operational Support (the slash support function)
Deploy to sites needingstabilization or performance recovery
Identify root causes of issues and implementcorrective action plans
Support site leadership (Account Managers, Supervisors) with:Staffing alignment
Process improvement
Productivity and quality fixes
3. Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve asprimary client contact during transition or recovery phases
Ensure expectations, scope, and service levels are fully aligned
Provide regularstatus updates to clients and leadership
4. Site Assessments & Planning
Conduct on-site operational assessments
Identify:Staffing gaps
Equipment/supply needs
Risks and compliance issues
Build action plans to improve performance
5. Team Leadership & Workforce Setup
Recruit, onboard, and train frontline custodial staff and supervisors
Establish site-level leadership structure
Drive team culture aligned with Integrity values
6. Cross-Functional Coordination
Work with:HR (hiring, onboarding)
Operations (standards, processes)
Procurement (equipment, supplies)
Ensure all resources are in place for success
7. Performance & Compliance Management
Monitor:KPIs (quality, labor, cost control)
Budgets and service levels
Ensure compliance with:Safety standards
Company policies
Union agreements (if applicable)
8. Continuous Improvement
Standardize best practices across accounts
Drive process improvements and operational efficiency
Conduct post-transition evaluations for lessons learned
Required Qualifications
37+ years in:
Custodial services
Operations leadership
Experience with:Account startups / mobilizations
Turnarounds or multi-site operations
Strong:Project management
Leadership and communication skills
Ability totravel frequently(core requirement)
Key Competencies
Transition & project management
Operational problem-solving
Client relationship management
Change management
Budget and cost control
Team building and leadership
Work Environment
Mix of:Field (client sites)
Limited office / reporting work
Heavy travel across regions
Flexible hours during transitions and startups
How the Slash Support Manager Aspect Shows Up
The transition / support combination means:
Transition role? startup + onboarding new contracts
Support role? parachuting into struggling accounts to fix operations
This is essentially adeployable operations leaderwho:
Bridges sales to operations
Protects client satisfaction during risk periods
Acts as arapid-response operations fixer
Executive Summary
The Transition & Support Manager is ahigh-mobility, project-based operations leaderresponsible forstartups, stabilizations, and performance recovery, combiningproject management, field execution, and client-facing accountability.
