Senior Project Manager -Transformation

The Senior Project Manager will drive governance routines, provide transparent reporting to senior leadership, manage risks proactively, and guide cross-functional teams in delivering successful outcomes.

Major Activities

Project Coordination:

• Lead the planning and delivery of transformation projects across functions such as operations, IT, commercial, finance, HR, and quality;
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans, timelines, and deliverables;
• Ensure consistent use of project management methodologies, tools, and templates across workstreams;
• Coordinate interdependencies, track progress, and adjust plans when needed to secure timely delivery.

Performance Management & Reporting:

• Define and monitor KPIs, success criteria, and project performance metrics;
• Prepare clear, structured status updates and reports for senior stakeholders and leadership;
• Identify risks and issues early, escalate when required, and drive mitigation actions with teams;
• Ensure accurate documentation of decisions, actions, and lessons learned.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, project leads, and subject-matter experts;
• Engage with mid-level and senior stakeholders to secure alignment and ownership of project outcomes;
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and decision-making sessions with clarity and structure;
• Build strong relationships to ensure smooth communication and successful change adoption.

Resource & Change Management:

• Coordinate resources across project teams, including external vendors and internal expertise;
• Partner with HR and Communications on change management activities, supporting training and communication plans;
• Contribute to the development of project management capabilities by guiding junior team members and sharing best practices;
• Support sustainability of change by ensuring proper handover, documentation, and integration into business processes.

Key Performance Indicators

Project Delivery:

• Delivery of projects according to timeline, quality criteria, and scope;
• Milestone adherence and effective management of dependencies.

Business Impact:

• Contribution to achieving project targets, improvements, and efficiency gains;
• Measurable alignment of project outcomes with transformation objectives.

Project Management Maturity:

• Quality and accuracy of reporting, documentation, and KPI tracking;
• Timely risk escalation and effective mitigation;
• Adherence to PM standards and continuous improvement of ways of working.

Team Performance:

• Collaboration and engagement with cross-functional teams;
• Coaching and support provided to junior project managers or analysts.

• University Degree (Master’s required; business, health sciences, or related fields preferred);
• Fluent English and Dutch (oral and written);
• 5–7 years of experience in project management, transformation, consulting, or related roles;
• Proven ability to lead medium-to-large projects with cross-functional impact;
• Experience working in matrixed environments with diverse stakeholders;
• Familiarity with transformation in healthcare, diagnostics, or life sciences is preferred;
• Solid background in project planning, risk management, and structured execution;
• Strong project management, coordination, and communication abilities;
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and deliver results;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills;
• Proficiency with project management tools and frameworks;
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, provide clarity, and lead teams toward structured outcomes;
• High emotional intelligence, stakeholder awareness, and resilience.