Transformation Lead
Duration: Contract
Workload: Full time hours
Setup: PAYE OR Freelance (Daily Rate / Limited Company / Umbrella / Sole Trader)
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (minimum 3 days per week onsite)
Our client is seeking an experienced Transformation Lead to deliver a portfolio of digital transformation initiatives, driving business change, operational improvement, and technology-enabled outcomes across a complex commercial operations environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute and manage multiple digital transformation initiatives from concept through implementation.
- Translate strategic priorities into structured delivery plans, measurable outcomes, and business value.
- Act as the business-facing Product Owner, defining scope, prioritising backlogs, and supporting Agile delivery teams.
- Manage delivery progress, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
- Facilitate collaboration between business and technology teams to ensure solutions meet operational needs.
- Drive process simplification, automation, and efficiency improvements across trading and supply chain operations.
- Support change management, user adoption, and embedding of new processes and digital solutions.
Must-Have Skills:
- Proven experience delivering digital transformation, project management, and operational improvement programmes.
- Strong stakeholder management across business and technology functions.
- Experience in complex Trading and/or Supply Chain environments.
- Strong knowledge of Agile delivery, product ownership, and structured project methodologies.
- Ability to work independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and drive outcomes.
- Experience with digital platforms, process optimisation, and business technology transformation.
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience with Kinaxis Maestro, REACT, or Microsoft Azure.
- Background in commercial operations or global transformation programmes.

