Global Supply Chain Transformation Project Manager

Join Our Global Result Delivery Office (RDO) Team as a Transformation Project Manager

Are you passionate about leading transformative change in a global organization? Do you have the entrepreneurial mindset, strategic vision, and project management expertise to drive impactful solutions? If so, this opportunity is for you.

As a transformation project manager, you will join a team that drives the global Supply Chain transformation. Part of your scope is to take ownership of a savings tracker system, a critical tool to report on our Performance+ (P+) program. You drive its optimization, adoption and integration and lead the end-to-end lifecycle of system improvements, from strategic planning and stakeholder alignment to execution, training and aftercare. Next to this, you tactically support the RDO team by preparing senior stakeholder reports and communication.

We are seeking a candidate who combines product ownership / affinity with IT and financial knowledge with Project Management expertise. You should be able to think strategically, prioritize effectively, and deliver results while ensuring the savings tracking system and its (financial) workflow meets user needs and supports business goals. Your ability to understand complex systems, engage with users while at the same time seek for a sustainable solution for the future and ability to derive the right message from data and engage with senior stakeholders will be key to your success.

The RDO team drives the Performance+ transformation across FrieslandCampina’s global Supply Chain, encompassing 15,000 FTEs and over 50 factories. This program aims to deliver €500 million in cost savings and cash through thousands of initiatives. The success of this transformation depends on effective systems, governance and stakeholder engagement—areas where you will play a pivotal role.

What we ask

• Academic degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, IT, Finance or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Project Manager, Product Owner or similar role, ideally in an international environment or FMCG industry.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects from start to finish, including planning, execution and aftercare.
• Strong understanding of system optimization and the ability to assess how users interact with tools to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement.
• Familiarity with IT tools (e.g., Power BI, savings tracking tools) and the ability to work with technical teams to deliver system enhancements.
• Experience with change management and transformation initiatives.
• Understanding of financial processes.
• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, analytical skills, and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align diverse groups, ranging from exposure to and aligning with senior leaders as well as more operational colleagues.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate high-level goals into actionable plans.
• A team player who is flexible, result-oriented, and thrives in a dynamic environment.

What we offer

• Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence;
• We offer great work life balance, and competitive salary & benefits package so you can enjoy it
• Workweek of 38 hours, competitive pension scheme, holiday allowance of 8%, bonus scheme, flexible working hours and the ability to work from home;
• Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey;
• A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners;
• Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world;
• Free cheese and milk at lunch in the central office, fruit and barista coffee to help you go through your working days with a lot of joy.

Vacancy description

As part of the Result Delivery Office (RDO), you work in a team facing a dynamic environment and complex stakeholder landscape. The main focus of your role is product ownership on operational as well as strategic level, yet you also prepare updates for our senior stakeholders on the transformation.

Your key responsibilities include:

Product Ownership

• Take ownership of the system supporting the Performance+ program, by ensuring it meets business needs and drives transformation goals while at the same time guaranteeing a system that is user friendly and meets financial requirements, for now and the future.
• Develop a high-level strategic plan for saving tracker optimization, including user engagement, financial flow, technical improvements and integration with other tools.
• Act as the primary point of contact for system-related initiatives, aligning with stakeholders across the Supply Chain organization.

Project Management

• Prepare numerical and textual reports / updates for senior stakeholders, ensuring the right message is delivered to each audience every month.
• Drive timelines, deliver results and ensure outcomes are aligned with the broader transformation agenda. Report on status, progress, issues, risks, and actions while proactively removing roadblocks.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate meetings to ensure alignment and progress.

Stakeholder Management

• Build trust and alignment with diverse stakeholders, from senior leaders to operational teams.
• Communicate effectively to ensure clarity, alignment, and buy-in.

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

You will become part of the Global Supply Chain Transformation Office (RDO) within the Supply Chain operational expenditure and Digital team. The RDO (Result Delivery Office) currently consists of 2 FrieslandCampina colleagues, supported by an external consultant and Finance. The team is based in Amersfoort, the Netherlands.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the transformation of FrieslandCampina, we would love to hear from you via a motivational letter and your resume. In your motivational letter we would like to understand your experience related to IT, Finance and Project Management.

Contact

anke.vandenbrink@frieslandcampina.com