Senior PMO & Project Controls Leader (Manufacturing)

Alcott Global; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks an experienced Project Governance Leader for major manufacturing capital projects in the Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of expertise in PMO and project controls, particularly within FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, or chemical sectors. Responsibilities include designing governance frameworks, ensuring consistent execution, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in risk management to minimize delivery surprises.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in PMO, project controls, or capital governance roles.
• Strong experience in manufacturing environments (FMCG, food, pharma, chemicals).
• Solid command of cost control, scheduling, risk management, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate project governance frameworks covering cost, schedule, scope, risk, and benefits.
• Establish reporting cadence and performance reviews to track delivery.
• Ensure consistent application of project controls standards and KPIs.

Skills

PMO experience

Project controls expertise

Cost control

Scheduling

Risk management

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Governance discipline

Job description

A leading consulting firm seeks an experienced Project Governance Leader for major manufacturing capital projects in the Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of expertise in PMO and project controls, particularly within FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, or chemical sectors. Responsibilities include designing governance frameworks, ensuring consistent execution, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in risk management to minimize delivery surprises.