SAP Project Manager

BE - Ardo Headquarters
IT
Permanent contract

Ardo is an internationally growing family-owned company with expertise in frozen vegetables, herbs, and fruit. With more than 3,200 colleagues across 16 production, packaging, and distribution sites in 7 countries, we deliver high-quality plant-based products to customers in over 100 countries every day. 

Our greatest strength? Our people. Every day, our colleagues bring passion, craftsmanship, and an entrepreneurial mindset to help bring the very best of nature to millions of consumers. Whether you work in production, logistics, engineering, sales, marketing, or a support function, everyone contributes to the same goal. We share a passion for our customers and for quality, driven by results, and each of us plays a part in making a difference. 

By managing the entire value chain, from seed selection and cultivation to processing, packaging, distribution, quality, innovation, and flexibility are at the heart of everything we do. This enables us to respond quickly to emerging trends and the evolving needs of our customers. 

Sustainability is not an ambition for tomorrow, it is a responsibility we embrace today. We continuously invest in sustainable farming practices, energy-efficient processes, and strong, long-term partnerships with growers, suppliers, and customers. Together, we are building a healthier future for our planet and for generations to come. 

Working at Ardo means being part of an international family where collaboration, respect, commitment, and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. It is a place where your talent is valued, where you can grow and develop, and where you help preserve the best of nature every single day.


Here’s what you’ll do:

As part of our Group Applications Team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and delivering SAP projects on time, within scope and budget, while ensuring quality standards and alignment with business objectives. You will play a vital role, overseeing the full lifecycle of SAP Projects across multiple factories in Europe. You are responsible from initiation through closure which involves defining project scope, objectives, timelines and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders. You coordinate cross-functional teams, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and ensure that all project outputs meet established quality standard and business requirements. 

Your key responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate SAP projects end-to-end, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. 
  • Develop and oversee project plans, including data migration and stock migration activities. 
  • Monitor project milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, actions, and decisions (RAID), and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
  • Facilitate and manage Go/No-Go decision processes for project and release readiness. 
  • Coordinate with local Project Managers to ensure timely delivery of interdependent local business and data-related activities. 
  • Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and capacity planning. 
  • Oversee release and environment planning in close collaboration with the Release Manager, including follow-up on technical and development activities. 
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and other project-related logistics when required. 
  • Monitor and follow up on IT infrastructure-related activities to ensure project readiness and stability.
  • Ensure compliance with all Group policies, procedures, risk assessments, and governance standards relevant to SAP project delivery. 
  • Act as a role model for Ardo’s corporate principles, values, code of conduct, and HR, health, and safety policies.


This is where you recognize yourself:

We are looking for an experienced professional with the following qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in project management, SAP deployment
  • You take ownership and accountability, with the ability to coordinate complex projects, make decisions, and provide objective reporting to stakeholders. 
  • Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, building trust and alignment across teams and organizational levels. 
  • You act as a collaborative and solution-oriented professional
  • You thrive in dynamic environments, adapting quickly to changing priorities and challenges.
  • A team player with mature and professional attitude.
  • You are open to short trips within Europe
  • You speak English fluently and have a good knowledge of Dutch and French.
  • You embody Ardo’s core values by being customer-focused, taking ownership, acting with passion, and leading with authenticity


What’s in it for you?

We offer you the opportunity to be part of an authentic and sustainable international company, with real growth opportunities and the freedom to actively participate in shaping the business and the opportunity to develop professionally. You will receive a full remuneration package in line with the level of this position. We care for our people and create family-friendly surroundings by offering you the flexibility to work 2 days/week from home.

Would you like to hear more about Ardo? Check our career page here: www.ardojobs.com.

Elise Bardyn

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Why work for Ardo?

Global Impact, Local Touch

With 17 units across 8 countries, a turnover of 1.4 billion, and products exported to over 100 countries, your work at Ardo impacts people worldwide. Be a part of an international team that retains a close-knit, local feel.

Career Growth in a Thriving Industry

In our team of around 4000 employees, every individual matters. We offer various opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement in a robust and thriving industry, ensuring you evolve as we grow.

Diverse and Inclusive

Embrace the opportunity to work with diverse teams from around the globe. At Ardo, we celebrate different cultures, ideas, and innovations brought in by our international family of employees.