Transformation project manager

Protolabs; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Protolabs в Амстердаме ищет Управляющего трансформационными проектами EMEA для обеспечения профессионального управления проектами и поддержки портфеля трансформаций в регионе EMEA. Роль включает внедрение методологии управления проектами, выработку структуры и обеспечение прогресса, видимость рисков и зависимостей, а также взаимодействие со спонсорами и руководством трансформации.

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Job description

Описание:

The EMEA Transformation Project Manager provides professional project management and execution support across the EMEA transformation portfolio, spanning operational and commercial improvement initiatives. The role provides project management methodology, structure and constructively challenges the team to deliver measurable results. Working alongside sponsors and transformation leadership, the project manager helps translate business problems into well-scoped projects, maintains consistent governance and execution cadence and make progress, risks, dependencies and decisions visible across programs in alignment with Protolabs project delivery framework.

Задачи:

Define project scope, goals, success metrics, deliverables, and project boundaries aligned to business objectives. Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, milestones, dependencies, and monthly commitments. Drive accountability for deliverables, monitor financial performance against forecasts, and maintain effective portfolio planning and reporting practices. Apply structured problem-solving to identify root causes, validate improvement opportunities, and prioritize initiatives based on measurable business impact. Ensure teams clearly define problems and desired outcomes before moving to solution design. Support business case execution by tracking benefits realization and connecting project outcomes to operational and financial performance. Partner with process owners to analyze current and future-state workflows, identify inefficiencies, and uncover improvement opportunities across functions. Challenge assumptions, drive data-based decision making, and establish meaningful process performance metrics. Translate process insights into actionable implementation plans with defined owners, milestones, and measurable business benefits. Lead and align cross-functional teams across commercial, operational, and technical functions to achieve project objectives. Coordinate stakeholder engagement and support organizational change efforts impacting processes, roles, and operating models. Facilitate communication, decision-making, and alignment while managing competing priorities and dependencies across workstreams. Establish project governance structures and ensure adherence to enterprise project management standards, tools, and methodologies. Monitor and communicate project status, milestones, financials, risks, dependencies, and portfolio performance to leadership. Proactively manage risks, resolve barriers, elevate critical issues, and drive accountability for commitments and decision-making. Evaluate project outcomes and identify opportunities to improve business processes, operational performance, and delivery methodologies. Contribute to the ongoing development of ePMO practices, templates, governance frameworks, and project management capabilities.

Требования:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered. 10+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional transformation, process improvement, or operational initiatives. Proven success delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to quality expectations in matrixed organizations. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, including initiatives involving third-party vendors, contract manufacturers, or outsourced providers. Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change, partnering with process owners and change management practitioners. Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms. Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and influence cross-functional operations across commercial, technical, and manufacturing teams. Experience with process mapping, analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN, value stream mapping, or equivalent. Skilled in structured problem solving, root-cause analysis, and translating findings into actionable business improvements. Ability to develop, evaluate, and track business cases, benefits realization, and measurable operational and financial outcomes. Strong analytical and financial acumen, including performance metrics, budget management, and cost tracking. Knowledge of organizational change management principles and stakeholder engagement best practices. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels. Strong influence, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities, with a track record of driving accountability through collaboration and coaching. Ability to navigate organizational complexity and build alignment across global, cross-functional teams. Formal project management training and experience working within Agile, hybrid, waterfall, or similar delivery frameworks.

Будет плюсом:

• PMP or PgMP certification (PMI)
• Formal change management training or certification (e.g., Prosci , ACMP)
• Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or A3 problem-solving training
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and vendor/partner management principles
• Experience in digital manufacturing, CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing, or related manufacturing processes
• Understanding of pricing models, quoting systems, or commercial operations (e.g., RFQ-to-order) in a manufacturing context
• Experience with sales organization design, customer segmentation, or go-to-market transformation
• Experience with ERP, CRM, or related commercial systems

Условия:

• Annual company bonus.
• We celebrate success together!
• Employees are not only rewarded for their achievements but also for contributing to the overall success of the business.
• Wellness and well-being with access to OpenUp psychologists, practice mindfulness with Headspace and tons more.
• Doggo-friendly office.
• We are big pet lovers and fully encourage hanging out with your (and your colleagues’) furry friends in the office Daily Lunch and snacks are provided in the office; it's a moment for our teams to connect and recharge.
• Shared meals strengthen our bonds and fuel collaboration.
• We offer learning and development days to be used for training or on volunteering, money to spend on learning courses, events, trainings, Access to our in-house LEARN platform with diverse courses, training, and workshops, In-house 3D Printing and much more!