Joris Schrijver

Senior Program Manager | Digital Transformation

Salary / Daily rate

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Freelance

Skills

Project Management (PMO)

Languages

DutchEnglishFrenchGerman

About me

Intro

Senior IT program manager with 20+ years expertise in digital transformation and strategic software implementation. Successfully led global-scale projects for Backbase, KLM, and major fintech companies, delivering complex integrations and agile transformations. Specialized in Scrum methodology and C-level stakeholder management to drive seamless digital initiatives.

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Work experience

Program & project manager / executive consultant digital transformation

Millie Bee Corporate ServicesFreelance

Jul 2007 - Present

19 years 4 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Hybrid

As a freelance program manager with more than 20 years experience, I manage and support my clients'​ IT & digital transformation projects. Some of my recent assignments were: <Mileway> is the largest owner of last mile logistics real estate assets in Europe. I was responsible for the technical integration with several national listing sites and the implementation of a headless CMS (Contentful). I shaped and managed the collaboration with their implementation partner in the UK. <People 2.0> is the world’s largest global employer of record (EOR) and agent of record (AOR) services platform. For them I managed the development of a new payrolling platform, to be used on a global scale. <TimeMoto> is a manufacturer of time clocks and time tracking software. I was responsible for the development of a completely new version of their integral personnel planning platform (SaaS). Besides this, I have worked for clients such as: 🔹Backbase (Senior program manager; see below for more information) 🔹KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 🔹Volkswagen Pon Financial Services 🔹Multilease 🔹De BUCH municipalities 🔹De Beukelaar Groep 🔹eVision Industry Software 🔹Icemedia 🔹various digital agencies 🔹various governmental organisations Please get in touch if your organization needs support and you want to chat more in-depth about my skills and experience: 📧 [email protected] 📞 +31 6 52 334 634

Senior Program Manager

BackbaseFreelance

Jun 2014 - Jul 2018

4 years 2 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

One of my long-term freelance assignments has been with Backbase: the Amsterdam-based market leader in omni-channel banking software. On day 1, I took over a stuck project for Hiscox (a UK insurance company) and introduced a new customized approach for a succeful implementation. I have led teams helping (among others) PZU (one of the largest East-European insurance companies), Deutsche Bank, Banque de Luxembourg, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Discovery Bank (a digital mobile first bank in South-Africa). I was responsible for setting up and executing the support for Citibanamex (one of the largest Mexican banks) during the implementation of Backbase products for consumer banking, retail banking and wealth management. We were heavily involved in the transition of the bank’s traditional waterfall approach towards a continuous release train. Our support model became the blueprint for Backbase’s customer success teams.

Program/project manager

Various CompaniesFreelance

Jul 2007 - Jul 2014

7 years 1 month

Hybrid

Various clients - please get in touch for more information.

Manager Multimedia

EsteamWorkFreelance

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

4 years 1 month

Amsterdam, Netherlands

As Manager Multimedia I have supported EsteamWork's management team in all media matters surrounding the CSR activities. This included creative concepts for non-profit corporate fundraising and corporate social innovation.

Project Manager | New Business Development

Clockwork

Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

3 years 1 month

Amsterdam, Netherlands

In this role I was responsible for acquiring and executing mobile datacom projects, web projects, consultancy assignments, setting up partnerships and coaching of colleagues. A summary of clients among others: ✪ Casema ✪ HEINEKEN ✪ Transavia Airlines ✪ Postbank ✪ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ✪ Postbank ✪ Staatsloterij ✪ Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer ✔ Accomplishment: Responsible for winning the public tender for rebuilding the websites of the Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs.

Manager Flight Crew Training | Manager Network Planning | Manager Distribution

KLM

Jan 1997 - Jan 2004

7 years 1 month

Amsterdam, Netherlands

During seven years, I have gained experiences in various positions at KLM Group companies: ✪ KLM Catering Services ✪ Transavia Airlines ✪ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Amstelveen As Manager Distribution: ● Joint responsibility for handling all catering for 500+ flights per day. ● Managing 5 shift leaders and 100 platform staff, coordinators and planners. ● Responsible for entire company fleet of 100 vehicles. As Manager Flight Crew Training: ● Responsible for all training and licensing affairs for Transavia’s pilots (budget 4.5 mio EUR). ● Executing HR / personnel affairs including recruitment & selection. ● Purchasing of all necessary resources including simulator slots and complete initial trainings. ● Maintaining close contact with Dutch Civil Aviation, the Aeromedical Institute & other third parties. As Manager Network Planning: ● Developing KLM route network for the Middle East & South Asia region and B747 freighters. ● Responsible for developing the first integral operating model for KLM’s freighter operation. ✔ Accomplishment: As Project Manager implementing a mobile datacom system of 0.6 mio EUR. ⇨ If you have any questions regarding these positions, please request a copy of my resume.


Education

University of Amsterdam

Master's degree

1989 - 1996

7 years 1 month

Leiden University

Dutch Law

1987 - 1989

2 years 1 month

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