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Job Description

At SARIA Food & Pharma, our activities are characterized by connected value chains, decades of shared market expertise and a unifying spirit of innovation to continuously develop our people and our products. Van Hessen, Devro and Bioiberica use animal raw materials to create their wide range of products, which are ubiquitous and universal, but anything but ordinary. With a complementary portfolio of casings for the sausage industry that includes natural and collagen-based casings, Devro and Van Hessen are leading product experts in their industry. The global life science company Bioiberica produces active ingredients for humans, animals, and plants, from starting material it receives from Van Hessen. We create the added layer of value with our products and services, improve the well-being of all by taking life science further and combine our attention to detail with the extraordinary, because it all matters. About the role As the IT Project Manager, you will join us during the early stages of our evolution, helping to establish best practice in implementing a new target operating model for SARIA Food & Pharma that strategically supports IT requirements across Van Hessen, Devro and Bioiberica. Responsibilities Managing the execution of the full project management lifecycle (including all stage gate processes, risk and change controls/escalation, steerco reporting) for assigned portfolio of global IT projects Ensuring successful delivery of assigned portfolio of global IT projects, aligned with agreed governance and performance targets Validating alignment between assigned IT projects and the SARIA Food & Pharma strategy Delivering assigned IT project budget objectives as agreed with IT PMO Manager and project SteerCo/Sponsor Ensuring positive stakeholder experience and Business Unit alignment with IT function Promoting strategic alignment, effective communication and understanding through the IT function and wider business Ensuring alignment between internal stakeholders, subcontractors and the IT function for best project outcomes About you Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously Proven experience as an international / global IT Project Manager, preferably in the FMCG industry, however not essential Fluency in English is essential for this role, conversational level Dutch would be a plus Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques Experience working with different methodologies is an advantage Sound financial knowledge to manage cost, budgets and related ordering and (cross) charging processes Resilient and calm under pressure Strong team player with excellent stakeholder and influencing skills At SARIA Food and Pharma our cultural principles aren’t just words—they guide how we work every day and how we deliver success together. ✔ We Act Like Owners ✔ We Care Because It Counts ✔ We Push for Progress ✔ We Are Even Better Together We are looking for someone who: Takes real ownership in their role Cares about doing things the right way Looks for ways to improve and work smarter Brings people together to meet our business goals To Apply: Please submit your updated CV in English format. We value the support recruitment agencies provide, however we are unable to accept speculative CV’s from agencies we are not already engaged with. Equality and diversity at SARIA Food & Pharma: We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment in which all employees are respected and supported regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or social background. We expressly welcome applications from people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities and actively combat discrimination – both in the application process and in everyday working life.

Core Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle and successful delivery of a portfolio of global IT projects, including governance, risk and change controls, reporting, and budget objectives. Align projects with SARIA Food & Pharma’s strategy while coordinating stakeholders, subcontractors, and business units to support effective communication and positive outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates should have proven experience managing international or global IT projects and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously; FMCG experience is preferred but not essential. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and financial processes, fluency in English, and excellent teamwork, stakeholder, and influencing skills are required; conversational Dutch is an advantage.