Project Manager

Transition is the magic word at STICHD these days. We are in an exciting phase as a company, and our Program Management team plays an important role in ensuring we bring strategy and execution together from a program and project point of view.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, execution and closing of projects according to scope, deadlines and budget. You ensure alignment between cross-functional project team members and other stakeholders to drive business success. Your main responsibility will be to deliver measurable project results, managing implementation milestones and due dates, and creating awareness of dependencies and risks. You keep the bigger picture in mind while making sure plans are translated into action.

The focus and thereby interest of the project manager we are looking for is on strategic projects where the implementation of new or revised ways of working are leading, and technology supporting. Projects can range from new business implementations or improvement of our business model(s), together with the implementation of new or more advanced technology. Your stakeholders can be found across the entire value chain, included but not limited to the Product department, Sales (B2B / B2C), Business operations & Logistics, Finance or IT.

Your Mission

Project Planning

• Define the executional approach for project’s scope and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Define detailed project plans, including resources, timelines and budget.

Project Execution

• Lead teams in the implementation of project plans.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members and follow up on progress.
• Monitor progress and recognize upcoming challenges or risks. Define, propose and implement countermeasures.

Quality Control

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.

Budget Management

• Track project expenses and ensure they stay within budget.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts related to project expenditures.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Plan well in advance and report potential escalations to senior management and other stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Provide regular updates on status and successes to program stakeholders, the wider company and your colleagues within the PMO team.

Project Closing

• Oversee the completion of project deliverables and ensure they are handed over to the relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes and areas for improvement.

Your Talent

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, for example in Business, Management or another relevant field.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in project management or a comparable role.
• Proficient in English.
• Knowledge of, or an interest in developing your knowledge of, Project Management methods such as PRINCE2, IPMA, Agile or another relevant methodology.
• A strategic mindset and experience translating strategic thinking into tactical planning.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A process-oriented, structured and organized approach to managing multiple priorities.
• You know how to bring different stakeholders together and keep projects moving forward.

This role is based in Den Bosch, the Netherlands. Working remotely from other countries is not possible.

To apply for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We will not apply for work or residence permits.