Interim Project Manager

Join the journey shaping the future of food together at Foodvalley NL

INTERIM PROJECT MANAGER REDESIGN FOOD FOR VALUE PROJECT

Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? Do you thrive in environments that demand adaptability and bring stability? Do you want to help businesses successfully redesign food products and drive a more sustainable, resilient and trusted food system? Then Foodvalley is looking for you! If you are interested in joining us on this exciting journey of shaping the future of food, we would love to meet you!

Please send your motivational letter and curriculum vitae to HR@foodvalley.nl latest by December 4th.

We are currently seeking an experienced Interim Project Manager to join our enthusiastic team. In this role you will be responsible for the ‘Redesign Food for Value’ project, which has an international focus.

How do you contribute to our journey?

We are seeking an experienced project manager to coordinate the Redesign Food for Value project. The project manager will be responsible for monitoring progress, budget, planning, deliverables (KPIs), reporting, and communication between the various work packages and stakeholders. The complexity of this project lies in the diversity of consortium partners and the types of participants in the SME programme, which makes this a senior-level role. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and oversee project planning, progress, budget, and KPIs
• Collaborate with and facilitate communication between WP leads and consortium partners
• Prepare and chair regular internal and external project meetings
• Maintain contact with EIT Food and external stakeholders (e.g. Advisory Board)
• Provide reporting via the EIT Food reporting platform
• Contribute to the impact assessment and evaluation processes
• Support and contribute to communication activities and event organisation
• Identify and manage risks and issues within the project

What makes you the ideal person we are looking for?

• Proven experience in project management within innovation projects
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong in planning, reporting, and stakeholder management
• Independent, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Fluent in English, understands Dutch

Duration of the assignment:

Start: As soon as possible. The project, and therefore the assignment, runs until 31 October 2026. Hours: 24–32 per week.

More info about this specific project: Redesign Food for Value - Shaping the Future of Food

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