Senior Project Manager D65, F&O ERP Transformation

About deSter

deSter is a global leader in sustainable packaging and serviceware solutions for the airline and foodservice industries. Headquartered in Hoogstraten, Belgium, we combine manufacturing excellence with a strong commitment to circularity and innovation. We are currently executing Project SuperNova, a company-wide ERP transformation to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of Project SuperNova. This is a contract position with permanent potential for the right candidate. You will work directly alongside the Project Lead, take accountability for planning, vendor governance, stakeholder alignment, and delivery discipline, and ensure the program reaches go-live on a credible and controlled timeline.

Beyond SuperNova, deSter has a growing ERP transformation roadmap. Candidates with an appetite to grow into subsequent programs will find a real opportunity here: future projects include the migration of our Barcelona and Frankfurt sites from SAP to D365 F&O.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project planning, including milestone tracking, risk management, issue escalation, and decision logs.
• Manage and govern the external implementation partner, ensuring deliverables are met on scope, quality, and timeline.
• Lead weekly project and workstream meetings; support in preparing executive-level reporting for the leadership team and board.
• Coordinate internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure adequate test participation and sign-off.
• Maintain a rigorous change control process, tracing scope and quantifying their impact.
• Drive alignment between the ERP program and the ERP continuity workstream, ensuring business-as-usual operations are not disrupted during transition.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years leading ERP implementations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. You understand the functional architecture, not just the project lifecycle.
• Proven track record of managing external implementation partners, including performance management and escalation.
• Strong governance instincts: experienced in scope control, change management, and structured decision-making.
• Able to communicate with clarity and confidence. You can distil a complex program status into a crisp, credible message.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where not everything is neatly defined.
• Fluent in English. Additional languages (Dutch, German, Spanish) are a plus given deSter's international footprint.

Desirable (Not Required)

• Experience with SAP-to-D365 migrations. While not relevant to SuperNova, it positions you well for deSter's future program roadmap.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.

What We Offer

• A high-visibility, high-impact program.
• A contract engagement with a clear path to a permanent role for candidates who demonstrate impact.
• The opportunity to grow into a multi-site, multi-country ERP transformation program.
• A collaborative, no-nonsense team culture where accountability and honesty are genuinely valued.

Logistics

Location

Hoogstraten, Belgium (hybrid working available)

Contract type

Permanent contract on our payroll - no possibility to work on freelance-basis

Start date

As soon as possible

Reporting to

Project Lead

Languages

English required; Dutch a strong plus