Project Manager

GloPros; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sustainability organization is seeking a Part-Time Project Manager to oversee the establishment of product collection centers. This role involves strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and compliance oversight across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in project management, ideally within retail or logistics sectors. Experience with SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable. Join us for a meaningful opportunity in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within retail, supply chain, or logistics.
• Success managing large-scale, multi-country projects.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and reverse logistics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project planning and execution.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop comprehensive project plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless delivery.
• Engage with external vendors and local authorities for operational readiness.
• Develop processes for collecting and sorting products.
• Facilitate integration with internal systems and workflows.
• Track milestones and analyze key performance indicators.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure operations adhere to regulations and sustainability standards.
• Lead training and transition of processes to operational teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in dynamic environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Hybrid/Remote (occasional office visits required)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for sustainability and innovation? We are seeking a proactive leader to drive a high-impact, cross-functional initiative focused on establishing product collection centers across multiple countries. These centers will play a crucial role in supporting global sustainability, repair, and recovery programs by receiving broken, returned, or discontinued products from both online and offline channels.

The successful candidate will possess outstanding communication and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage complex, multi-country projects within the retail sector. Experience with SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of projects to establish product collection centers in various international locations.
• Strategic Planning: Conduct feasibility studies, define project scope, and develop comprehensive plans, timelines, risk assessments, and budgets.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with teams across Supply Chain, Logistics, Retail Operations, IT, Sustainability, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure seamless project delivery.
• External Collaboration: Engage with external vendors, partners, and local authorities to ensure operational readiness of each collection center.
• Process Oversight: Develop and manage processes for collecting, receiving, sorting, and recording products from all channels.
• System Integration: Facilitate integration with internal systems and workflows, supporting the implementation or optimization of SAP S/4HANA as required.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project milestones, analyze key performance indicators, and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, compliance, and customer experience.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere to country-specific regulations, safety requirements, and sustainability standards.
• Change Management: Lead training, documentation, and the transition of processes to operational teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, ideally within the retail, supply chain, or logistics sectors.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-country, or multi-site projects.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, reverse logistics, or product returns processes.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (implementation, integration, or operational use) is highly advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and international environment.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Proficiency in English; additional language skills are an asset.

Join a forward-thinking organization and contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives while advancing your career in a dynamic, international environment. If you are ready to embrace this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

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