Senior Project Manager EMEA
Job Summary
General information
Reference
2026-1803Category
Customer Services - Services - Senior Project Manager
Contract type
Permanent
Job description
Planon is scaling its international delivery organization and moving into larger more complex enterprise implementations. This requires Senior Project Managers who can create structure early align stakeholders and ensure predictable delivery in environments where scope expectations and execution typically evolve during the early phases of a project.
In this role you take ownership from early scoping through to go-live. You shape how projects are set up define the delivery approach and ensure execution stays controlled and aligned. Projects typically start with evolving scope and require early structuring and alignment before delivery can begin in a predictable way. Your impact is measured in clarity predictability and the ability to prevent issues before they escalate.
You also play a key role in strengthening delivery maturity across the PM organization as Planon grows its international enterprise footprint bringing consistency in how complex implementations are structured and delivered.
What youll be doing
- Lead complex international SaaS implementation projects from early scoping and planning through go-live across EMEA
- Define delivery approach governance and implementation structure together with enterprise customers translating early expectations into a realistic and executable delivery plan
- Translate ambiguity into clear scope aligned stakeholder expectations and structured delivery plans that hold up in execution
- Lead multidisciplinary delivery teams including consultants architects offshore resources and partners
- Manage senior stakeholders and proactively prevent risks and escalations through structured governance and continuous alignment
- Protect Planons standard product model by balancing customer ambition with a scalable implementation approach and limiting unnecessary customization
Profile
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who thrives in complex enterprise environments and knows how to bring structure clarity and control to high-impact implementations. You quickly understand new domains structure complexity and create delivery plans that hold up in practice.
- 7 years of experience in complex project environments with a focus on enterprise SaaS ERP or similar.
- Proven ability to quickly understand new domains and translate complexity into structured delivery plans
- Strong governance planning and senior stakeholder management skills including C-level exposure
- Experience managing international multi-stakeholder delivery environments
- PMI certification (or equivalent) is required or strongly expected
- Fluent in English. Fluency in Dutch French or German is a strong plus
We offer
A healthy work-life balance with the flexibility of hybrid working. We foster a collaborative and learning-oriented environment offering continuous development and meaningful training opportunities. Additionally you will work on challenging projects with world-leading clients gaining extraordinary experiences.
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Planon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Job location
Belgium Mechelen
Handled by
Handled by
Mark van Dommelen
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Axonize is now a Planon company. The combined services from Planon and Axonize will enable the provision of digital twins, enhancing insight into asset and building performance and operations.