Project Management

Program Management

Interim Management

WIM SPAAN | PMP®
Interim Manager | Senior Project & Program Manager in Operations & Manufacturing

I have more than 25 years of experience in technical and international organisations, mainly in operations, manufacturing, engineering and project management.

Over the years I have worked in both line management and project roles. I have led international teams, managed complex change programmes and taken responsibility for operations across several locations. I am used to working in environments where quality, compliance and delivery really matter.

What I enjoy most is stepping into situations where things need to move forward. That can mean bringing structure to a project, taking temporary responsibility for a team or operation, or leading a major change from plan through implementation.

INTERIM MANAGEMENT

As an interim manager I can take temporary responsibility for teams, operations or change programs.

My experience includes managing operations across France, the Czech Republic and Switzerland, with responsibility for around 175 FTE. During that period I worked on growth, restructuring, S&OP and operational stability.

I am comfortable taking decisions, setting priorities and creating clarity in situations where there is pressure, uncertainty or change.

PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

I have led projects and programs from initial planning through implementation and handover.

One of the most relevant examples was the transfer of manufacturing and supply chain activities to Brno, Czech Republic. I managed a program budget of around USD 15 million and a cross-functional team of more than 90 people. The program also included the design, build and commissioning of a new manufacturing facility and resulted in USD 5.6 million in annualised savings.

My work typically covers project governance, planning, risk, budget, resources, stakeholder management and decision-making.

WHERE I CAN HELP

  • Interim line management
  • Operations management
  • Senior project and program management
  • Manufacturing and site transfers
  • New facility and commissioning projects
  • Organisational change
  • Project governance and delivery
  • International and multi-site environments

I am available for interim assignments in the Netherlands or internationally.

Wim Spaan, PMP®