Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a groundbreaking transformation project? Join as a Transformation Project Manager for the €500M Performance+ program, where you will lead the integration and optimization of two critical savings tracking systems. In this dynamic position, you’ll balance strategic communication with senior decision-makers while diving deep into technical specifications with IT teams.

As part of the Result Delivery Office within our Global Supply Chain's Operational Excellence and Digital team, you'll be at the forefront of delivering significant cost savings and cash improvements across a diverse supply chain network. You’ll thrive in a high-performing environment that values both strategic thought and meticulous execution—ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly.

Collaboration is key here; you’ll work alongside talented colleagues and external consultants, navigating rapidly changing priorities to make a tangible impact on millions of lives through improved nutrition. If you’re an entrepreneurial professional who excels at connecting strategy, data, and operations, apply and help shape the future.

System Integration & Product Ownership:

• Lead the end-to-end integration of two savings tracking systems into one unified platform, managing technical, financial, and user experience requirements;
• Establish and execute strategic roadmap for system optimization, including user adoption, financial workflow alignment, data integrity, and Power BI integration;
• Act as primary owner working with IT teams and technical experts to drive system enhancements and resolve complex integration challenges;
• Ensure the system meets current business needs while building for future scalability;
• Manage access rights, user training, change management, and ongoing system support.

Executive Communication & Strategic Analysis:

• Prepare numerical and textual reports for Supervisory Board, Executive Team (including CEO), and Global Supply Chain Leadership;
• Translate complex transformation data into clear, actionable insights tailored to each executive audience;
• Conduct deep-dive performance analyses to identify trends, risks, opportunities;
• Support preparation and facilitation of monthly Tier 6 reviews with C-level stakeholders.

Project & Program Management:

• Drive structured project delivery across multiple parallel workstreams with competing deadlines;
• Manage timelines, dependencies, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment across the organization;
• Proactively identify and remove roadblocks, escalating strategically when needed;
• Plan, lead, and facilitate cross-functional meetings ensuring alignment and progress.

Operational Excellence & Ad Hoc Support:

• Provide high-judgment operational support to RDO leadership on urgent, time-sensitive matters;
• Handle dynamic daily requests ranging from meeting logistics coordination to strategic analyses—all requiring senior-level execution;
• Ensure seamless governance processes that enable 10+ workstreams to deliver against transformation targets;
• Be the reliable backbone that allows senior leadership to focus on strategic decisions.

You will report to the Project Manager GSC OpEx Excellence Projects and work closely with Supply Chain Directors, Finance teams, Digital/Data Analytics colleagues, and external McKinsey consultants. Daily interaction with executives is inherent to this role.

You bring:

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in project management, product ownership, or transformation roles within international organizations, preferably FMCG or consultancy environments;
• Proven ability to manage high-intensity workloads with competing priorities and tight deadlines without compromising quality;
• Highly structured project management approach, yet flexible enough to handle daily ad hoc requests that require immediate action;
• Strong digital and IT literacy: you understand systems, data integration, and tools like Power BI, with the ability to drive technical conversations with IT teams based on end-user needs;
• Experience with system integrations or migrations, ideally involving financial tracking or ERP systems;
• Financial acumen to understand costs;
• Translate data into executive-ready business insights;
• Senior stakeholder management: you've dealt with and prepared presentations to senior leadership;
• Academic background in Business, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, or related field;
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a strong advantage.

Through our agency, you will receive a 3 month temporary contract.
There is a possibility that your contract will be renewed after these 3 months or that our client will make you an offer of a contract; however, we are not able to guarantee this.

• Salary will be around €6000 - €7000 gross a month based on a full-time position (40 hours a week) and is based on education and experience;
• 30 annual leave days;
• Travel expenses will be covered;
• Pension plan.

What will happen when you apply? Within four working days, we will let you know whether you are qualified for the position. If you do we will schedule an interview (digital or live). In this interview, we will inform you about the vacancy, the company, and the procedure. If we both agree this is a fitting opportunity we will introduce you to our client and continue to guide you through the whole application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruitment consultants. Every recruiter has a strong focus regarding his/her field of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both you, as the candidate, and the client.