Requirements: English
Company: ERPrecruit
Region: south holland, netherlands , South Holland
Senior Program Manager Oracle ERP (Permanent role)
May 7, 2025
On behalf of one of our Dutch clients, we are currently seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide technology programs. This is a key leadership role within the Information Systems (IS) Project Management Office (PMO), responsible for driving complex initiatives that support long-term business transformation.
The ideal candidate brings deep program and project management experience, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across business, IS teams, and third-party vendors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organization and play a pivotal role in delivering impactful, high-value programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage major IS programs and associated projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
- Provide structured, audience-specific program updates to stakeholders ranging from project teams to senior executives.
- Identify and mitigate risks, manage resources, and resolve project roadblocks to ensure successful outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align on strategy, execution, and governance.
- Oversee program budgets and financial tracking, ensuring clear reporting and financial accountability.
- Manage and mentor project managers within assigned programs, ensuring alignment with PMO standards.
- Support the continual improvement of PMO methodologies and processes, using hybrid project delivery frameworks (Waterfall/Agile).
- Promote adherence to PMO tools, templates, and governance.
- Work closely with IS and business leadership to ensure program alignment with strategic priorities.
- Actively contribute to innovation, improvement, and knowledge sharing across the IS function.
Your Profile:
- Based in The Netherlands
- Be eligible to work in The Netherlands
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience delivering complex technology programs in a project or program management role.
- 15+ years in progressive project leadership roles, ideally within a PMO.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and financial management skills.
- 10+ years hands-on experience with Oracle ERP systems.
- Hands-on experience with SaaS-based solutions.
- Familiarity with vendor selection and management processes, including RFPs.
- Experience in planning and facilitating large meetings and executive reporting.
- Self-driven, collaborative, and adaptable to change.
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Cloud based PAAS such as ServiceNow, Jira, and Smartsheet.
- Knowledge of change management and process documentation best practices.
- Background in Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
- Demonstrated leadership of teams and/or vendors in complex delivery environments.
- Proactive mindset with an interest in technology trends and continuous improvement.
- Location: South Netherlands
- Start date: ASAP
- Hours: Fulltime
- Salary: To be discussed
- Languages: English to business level. Dutch is preferred. Spanish is a plus.