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This role provides end-to-end leadership for a major manufacturing capital investment, acting as the single-point owner for project delivery from early definition through commissioning readiness. The mandate is to ensure the major capital project delivers strategic value, financial discipline, and operational readiness, while meeting the highest standards of safety, quality, and execution excellence.
The role requires strong delivery authority, structured governance, and the ability to lead complex, cross‑functional teams in high‑pressure environments.
Location
Netherlands
Key Responsibilities
Own full lifecycle delivery of large, complex capital projects, including greenfield builds and major site expansions
Translate business requirements into a clearly defined technical scope, delivery roadmap, milestones, and governance structure
Establish and maintain disciplined project execution routines covering cost, schedule, risk, and change control
Drive adherence to approved baselines and manage deviations through formal escalation and decision‑making processes
Lead multi‑functional project teams across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, and external partners
Facilitate effective decision‑making through structured project reviews and steering forums
Act as the primary interface with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency, and confidence in delivery
Manage EPCs, OEMs, contractors, and consultants through clear performance expectations and accountability
Ensure suppliers deliver to agreed scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements
Act as the central integrator between business, technical, and operational stakeholders
Ensure clear communication, alignment, and accountability across all parties
Partner closely with site leadership to ensure readiness for commissioning and handover
Ensure safety‑by‑design principles are embedded throughout project execution
Drive readiness for commissioning and transition to operations, working closely with operational leaders
Qualifications and Experience
15+ years in capital program governance, portfolio PMO, engineering PMO, or large‑scale investment governance.
Exposure to major capital portfolios in FMCG, life sciences, chemicals, or similar asset‑intensive industries.
Strong command of capex governance, project controls, risk management, and portfolio visibility.
Proven ability to operate at senior leadership level with confidence, structure, and influence.
Predictable, on‑time, on‑budget delivery of capital projects
Strong stakeholder confidence and governance discipline
Smooth transition from project execution to operational start‑up
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