PMO Senior Manager
Haps – Fulltime / Project of 2,5 years

For our state-of-the-art factory at Haps we are looking for a PMO Senior Manager.

Danone is launching a major investment in the Haps Specialized Nutrition factory to ensure compliance and future growth. This role anchors the global governance backbone for the capital project expansion.
 

The mandate is to drive enterprise-wide visibility, accountability, and execution discipline across all major projects, ensuring the capital program consistently delivers on strategic priorities, financial commitments, and operational value creation.

Furthermore you have the following responsibilities;

• Portfolio Governance & Performance Management;
  Lead global portfolio governance and track scope, cost, timeline, risks, benefits; drive leadership reviews and escalation
• Program Alignment Across Zones;
  Integrate Zone PMOs; manage global roadmap; standardise KPIs, tools, reporting
• Executive-Level Insights & Decision Support;
  Translate data into insights; prepare decision materials; manage risks, dependencies, capital planning
• Standards, Tools & Digital Enablement;
  Own PMO framework; drive digital tools and dashboard adoption
• Capability Building & Operating Model Excellence;
  Build PMO capability; coach teams; ensure project readiness and benefits realisation

Success Measures:
On-time, on-budget performance of global capital portfolio.
Governance discipline and cross-zone convergence.
Strong early-warning risk systems.
Quality of insights for Global Ops LT and ExCom.
PMO capability uplift and improved project outcomes

• 12–18+ years in capital program governance or engineering PMO in asset-intensive industries.
• Exposure to €130M+ annual investment programs.
• Strong command of capex management and PMO leadership.
• Executive communication and decision-support capability.

Furthermore you are/have:
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
•Enterprise-minded influencer.
• Structured, analytical, and disciplined.
• Strong change-leader who can drive convergence.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity.
Technical & Functional Skills
• Expertise in project controls, capex budgeting, and risk management.
• Strong digital literacy (Power BI/Tableau, PPM tools).
• Ability to create executive-ready reporting.
• Skilled at running complex governance routines.

About us
At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”, and is B Corp certified. Our Supply Point in Haps is fully paperless and CO2 neutral, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. Our state-of-the-art factory in Haps is part of Danone Specialized Nutrition and is one of the world's biggest producers of baby formula, exporting to over 55 countries. The ambition of Danone Nutricia Haps is to provide the best quality food, in the right volumes, on time, through Operational Excellence.

We Offer
All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. 

What’s next?
It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 6 August 2026. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact me: Sigrid van der Poel-Kreike, Talent Manager on sigrid.kreike@danone.com or the Hiring Manager Pedro Voss on pedro.voss@danone.com

* All applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.

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