Project manager Vacatures in Breda

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Our client is looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to support the expansion and modernization of their manufacturing operations in Breda.In this role, you will lead multiple technical IT projects and workstreams, focusing on the implementation of new manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and digital solutions. Projects may include the deployment of new packaging lines, manufacturing system integrations, digital twin technology, smart vision systems, and other digital manufacturing innovations.You will work in a complex matrix organization, collaborating closely with Engineering, IT, Automation, Quality, Operations, external suppliers, and global technology teams. As the Project Manager, you will coordinate specialists from different departments and ensure projects are delivered successfully, from initial planning through implementation, validation, and operational handover.The position is primarily focused on project management rather than hands-on technical work. While an understanding of manufacturing technologies is important, you will be supported by technical specialists and global experts throughout the projects.Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead complex technical IT and digital manufacturing projects from initiation through implementation and operational handover.
• Manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, ensuring priorities, timelines, budgets, and deliverables remain on track.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including milestones, resources, dependencies, risks, and key decisions.
• Coordinate the implementation and integration of manufacturing technologies, automation systems, digital solutions, and supporting infrastructure.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, IT/OT, Automation, and Validation teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors, system integrators, and equipment suppliers.
• Coordinate technical requirements, design reviews, testing, qualification, validation, and system release activities.
• Identify potential risks, resolve challenges, and manage changing priorities within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Ensure projects comply with GMP, quality, cybersecurity, validation, and data integrity requirements.
• Support change management activities, including the introduction of new technologies, employee training, and operational readiness.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, support, ownership, and training are established before handing over completed projects to operational teams.

Requirements To be successful in this role, you bring:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing Systems, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• Approximately 10-15 years of project management experience, preferably involving technical IT, manufacturing technology, automation, or digital transformation projects.
• Previous experience working within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in a large and complex manufacturing organization.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and experience managing projects within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience managing complex technical projects from planning and design through implementation, validation, and operational handover.
• Experience working in a matrix organization, coordinating specialists and stakeholders from different departments.
• Strong project planning, risk management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities while maintaining a clear overview.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with people at different organizational levels.
• Professional fluency in English.

The following experience would be considered an advantage:

• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, automation, SCADA, MES, IT/OT integration, digital manufacturing, or data platforms.
• Familiarity with technologies such as IIoT, Smart Vision, Digital Twin, or PlantPulse.
• Understanding of validation, commissioning, change control, and system lifecycle management.
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent.

Benefits

• This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, initially for approximately one year via Undutchables, with the possibility for extension.
• The standard working model is hybrid, with three days per week in the office in Breda.
• Travel reimbursement
• 30 Holidays
• Pension scheme

Application Procedure If you are interested in this vacancy, you can apply by clicking on the button above. By clicking on apply, you agree to our privacy commitment and terms and conditions . Your application will be sent directly to the recruiter in charge. IMPORTANT: if you are not yet registered with Undutchables we kindly ask you to do so. Your information will be handled in the strictest confidence and your CV will not be sent to a company unless you have given prior permission. Curious about how the recruitment process works within Undutchables, click here to read more.

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Please note before applying: We can only consider candidates who are already settled in the Netherlands. This position does not offer sponsorship. Applicants must have a valid work permit for the Netherlands.
As a Supply Chain Project Manager, you will play a key role in the successful launch and lifecycle management of pharmaceutical products. You will coordinate supply chain activities across different departments, ensure projects stay on track, and make sure product launches and changes are implemented on time and in line with quality requirements.You will translate product launch and lifecycle strategies into clear supply chain plans and coordinate their execution from start to finish. A major part of the role is managing change controls, tracking project milestones, and bringing together stakeholders from different functions to ensure smooth implementation.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end supply chain projects related to new product launches, product changes, and lifecycle management.
• Own and maintain the overall project plan , ensuring activities, deadlines, and milestones are clearly defined and followed.
• Manage Change Controls and make sure they are implemented correctly, on time, and in line with company procedures.
• Organize and facilitate Product Lifecycle Team and Project Management meetings.
• Coordinate closely with departments such as Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Planning, Artwork, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Procurement.
• Support the implementation of new products, product variations, packaging changes, and other lifecycle activities.
• Prepare project updates, reports, and key performance metrics for internal stakeholders and management.
• Support the development of project plans, project charters, workshops, and business cases.
• Identify potential issues and opportunities for improvement and lead projects to make processes more efficient.
• Act as a central point of contact to ensure all relevant stakeholders are aligned and that projects progress smoothly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with typically 3–5+ years of relevant professional experience , or
• Master’s degree or equivalent with typically 1–3+ years of relevant professional experience , or
• PhD or equivalent with relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience in Project Management , ideally in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills .
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working with different departments and stakeholders.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain, product launches, change management, or lifecycle management is an advantage.

Benefits

• Full-time position.
• Competitive salary package.
• 30 Holidays.
• Travel reimbursement, dependent on distance.
• Hybrid position plus working from home allowance.
• 1 year Contract via Undutchables with long-term growth opportunities in a dynamic, international setting.

Application Procedure

If you are interested in this vacancy, you can apply by clicking on the button above. By clicking on apply, you agree to our privacy commitment and terms and conditions . Your application will be sent directly to the recruiter in charge. IMPORTANT: if you are not yet registered with Undutchables we kindly ask you to do so. Your information will be handled in the strictest confidence and your CV will not be sent to a company unless you have given prior permission. Curious about how the recruitment process works within Undutchables, click here to read more.

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Overview

In this Finance Manager role, you will oversee the shareholder function for affiliated entities across Europe, safeguarding corporate interests and guiding governance. You will work with cross-border teams to align shareholder objectives with strategic priorities and contribute to restructuring, M&A, and digital finance initiatives. You'll shape capital structures and ensure governance compliance, driving efficiency and international coordination. This is an opportunity to influence governance and finance transformations within a complex, international organization.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Represent the shareholder function to management of affiliated European companies
• Exercise ownership rights and obligations on behalf of the parent
• Design, evaluate and optimize shareholding and legal entity structures
• Analyze financial performance, balance sheets and capital structures
• Develop recommendations to improve capital efficiency and financial performance
• Ensure compliance with dividend policies and corporate governance guidelines
• Lead and coordinate workstreams in carve-out, integration, merger, liquidation, and restructuring projects
• Support M&A activities from shareholder and governance perspectives
• Drive digital process implementation within the shareholder management function
• Collaborate with finance, legal, tax, and business stakeholders across multiple countries

Belangrijkste vereisten

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

• Extensive experience in controlling, reporting, accounting, shareholder controlling, or related finance functions

• Experience interacting with regional business units and senior management stakeholders

• Solid project and process management experience

• Experience leading project teams or coordinating virtual, cross-functional teams

• Knowledge of digital finance transformation and process optimization

• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret financial statements and business performance indicators

• Professional fluency in English

• Stakeholder management

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Cross-country coordination

• Digital finance transformation

• Process optimization

• Governance and shareholder management

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Overview

In this role you lead the discipline engineering within a major project, acting as the technical authority and primary liaison among the EPCM contractor, client site representatives, and home-office teams. You drive quality, scope clarity, and timely delivery of design and drawings, while upholding safety and operational standards. You will work with operations, maintenance, and site stakeholders to incorporate practical input and support procurement. This position offers impact across large capital projects in a global, cross-functional environment.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden / Benefits

• visa and work permits support
• market-leading benefits packages
• accommodation support
• compliant and safe-to-work arrangements

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Direct and oversee discipline-specific engineering operations across the project lifecycle
• Serve as primary contact to align EPCM contractor, client site reps, and home-office discipline teams
• Monitor contractor performance, manage scope, quality, budget, and deliverables; escalate risks
• Provide expert technical advice and resolve complex discipline-related engineering challenges
• Approve key design decisions per authorization procedures
• Ensure design input from operations, maintenance, and site reps
• Conduct site inspections and data collection/verification with EPCM contractor
• Support procurement activities and align site management with project teams

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline

• Proven leadership on large capital/EPCM projects, ideally from an owner/customer perspective (including commissioning)

• Deep expertise in discipline engineering, Operational Excellence Standards, HSE Guidelines, and process design reviews

• Strong contractor and stakeholder management across multinational teams

• Decisive problem solver with ability to address technical issues with site stakeholders

• Strong safety culture advocacy

• stakeholder management

• effective communication across diverse teams

• decisiveness and problem-solving

• discipline-specific engineering expertise

• operational excellence standards

• HSE guidelines

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Overview

In this role you lead the end-to-end NPI quality function in a high-tech semiconductor setting. You will align quality and reliability standards with R&D and cross-functional teams to embed robust processes early in Front-End development. You drive reliability strategies for new technology, manage risk assessments and failure investigations, and push continuous improvement across engineering and quality. This position offers exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor innovations and international collaboration, with a strong impact on product quality and process excellence.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Manage end-to-end NPI quality team with focus on failure analysis, reliability and quality
• Translate customer and business quality requirements into measurable engineering standards
• Drive reliability strategies for new technology developments
• Perform risk assessments using FMEA, 8D, DoE, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Support failure analysis activities and reliability investigations
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to improve process quality
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and quality
• Manage and report on project quality activities within multidisciplinary development programs

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Master's degree in a technical discipline

• 5+ years of experience in quality and reliability engineering

• Knowledge of semiconductor Front-End technologies (GaN / III-V desirable)

• Experience with statistical analysis methods and quality tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Comfortable working independently within international teams

• communication

• stakeholder management

• problem-solving

• statistical analysis methods

• quality tools (FMEA, 8D, DoE, Six Sigma)

• failure analysis and reliability investigations

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Overview

In this role you consolidate departmental roadmaps into a single, integrated portfolio for Commerce & Supply Chain in a fast-paced international retail environment. You govern portfolio governance, prioritisation, and investment processes, and report to the Head of Project & Portfolio Management. You collaborate across business, IT, BI, and process management to align delivery. You will lead a team of 6-8 Medior Project Managers and drive executive-level reporting and decision-making. This is a strategic, cross-functional role with visible impact on portfolio health and value delivery.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Consolidate multiple programme roadmaps into a unified portfolio
• Prioritise initiatives based on strategic value and business impact
• Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks
• Standardise project approvals, documentation, and investment procedures
• Coordinate alignment between business, IT, BI, process management, and delivery teams
• Monitor resource allocation and capacity planning across projects
• Track portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and health
• Escalate strategic risks to senior leadership
• Support strategic planning and investment decision-making
• Present portfolio performance to executive management
• Lead and coach a team of 6-8 Medior Project Managers

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Master's degree (MSc)

• Minimum 8 years in Project Portfolio Management in a large, fast-paced organisation

• Proven experience in Change Management and Project Management

• Experience in Supply Chain, Commerce, Retail or related industries preferred

• Strong people management and leadership capabilities

• Excellent stakeholder management skills

• Analytical and structured mindset

• Strong communication skills with executive stakeholders

• Ability to operate cross-functionally and beyond departmental boundaries

• Self-starter with proactive attitude

• Fluent English; Dutch a plus

• stakeholder management

• leadership

• communication

• portfolio governance

• roadmap consolidation

• strategic prioritisation