Senior Project Manager - EUDR Transformation

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project / Programme Manager to lead a complex international programme related to the implementation of EUDR - EU Deforestation Regulation.

This is a hands-on delivery role for a proactive, results-oriented person who can drive actions, engage stakeholders and quickly build a strong understanding of the regulatory and business context.

• Start: ASAP

• Contract: B2B

• Client: Global FMCG company

• Location: Remote

• Language: English

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery, governance, planning and cross-functional coordination.

• Manage actions, risks, issues, dependencies and key decisions.

• Ensure timely follow-up and accountability across project teams.

• Translate EUDR requirements into clear business and technology activities.

• Coordinate stakeholders across sustainability, compliance, supply chain, business and IT.

• Manage dependencies related to SAP/ERP, data, analytics, integrations and infrastructure.

• Prepare high-quality status reports, scorecards and management materials.

• Identify delivery gaps and proactively propose corrective actions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience managing complex transformation projects or programmes.

• Strong delivery, governance and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in regulatory, sustainability, ESG, compliance or supply chain projects.

• Good understanding of SAP/ERP environments and business-technology dependencies.

• Ability to quickly learn a complex regulatory domain.

• Strong ownership, attention to detail and a proactive working style.

• Experience working with international, cross-functional teams.

• Fluent English.

Nice to have

• Direct EUDR or CSRD experience.

• Experience in traceability, supplier due diligence or procurement.

• SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba or ERP transformation experience.

• Background in FMCG, retail, manufacturing or consumer goods.