Marktplaats in The Netherlands, and 2dehands and 2ememain in Belgium, are part of Adevinta: a global online classifieds specialist. The three brands are hosted on a multi-tenant platform, operated from our Amsterdam location, and are the top players in the classifieds space throughout the Benelux region. 

We offer consumers the opportunity to trade their unwanted products and contribute to a greener, circular economy. We offer businesses - of all sizes, from the smallest hobbyist to the biggest brands in Benelux - a platform to showcase their goods and services online to over 11 million monthly unique users.

What you’ll do ​& Who you are

The Project Manager within the Transformation Office of Adevinta will manage and execute various transformation projects aimed at enhancing business performance and operational efficiency. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope, and supporting the overall transformation strategy under the guidance of the Transformation Office senior leadership team. The role is hybrid, and you will join us working in the office at least 3 days a week. 

What you'll do: 

Project Management: 

• Lead and manage complex and cross–functional transformation projects with multiple stakeholders 

• Synthesize complex information and develop actionable strategies to ensure project objectives, scope, timeline, and budget are met 

• Establish and manage project governance frameworks, steering committees, and escalation protocols

• Collaborate with Transformation Office senior leadership to translate high-level goals into actionable project plans

Stakeholder Management: 

• Engage with key stakeholders across the organization to gain buy-in and support for transformation initiatives. 

• Facilitate change management processes to ensure smooth adoption of new practices. 

• Challenge project stakeholders on deliverable content 

• Conduct HR due diligence during M&A, divestitures, or restructuring initiatives, assessing people risks and liabilities 

• Partner with local HR and legal teams to manage the legal aspects of workforce changes, ensuring consistent and compliant processes

Performance Measurement and Reporting: 

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of transformation initiatives. 

• Prepare regular reports and presentations on transformation progress for executive leadership and the board. 

• Collaborate with the Operating Model Management Team to align workforce plans and organisational structures with Adevinta’s redesigned operating model

• Monitor and report on key workforce metrics to track the progress and impact of transformation initiatives.

Team Coordination: 

• Coordinate and lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities. 

• Foster a collaborative team environment and encourage transparency.

• Provide guidance and support to team members to achieve project objectives.

 Who you are: 

• 5+ years project management and/ or consulting experience and strong organisational skills. 

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

• You are a current resident in the Netherlands and you are legally able to work here.

• You are open and willing to work from the office at least 3 days a week.

• You are available and open for some travels (monthly one travel, additional occasional travels if needed)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions. 

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. 

• You thrive in high-stakes environments where priorities shift rapidly, and decisions carry significant impact.

• You have a strong sense of accountability and are motivated to deliver high-quality results

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Benefits

Life at Adevinta comes with its perks! Our Adevintans enjoy the following benefits:

• An attractive Base Salary 💸

• Participation in our Short Term Incentive plan (annual bonus) 🏆

• Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere! Maybe not from the moon🌛well why not! just make sure you have internet connection! 🌍

• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, because we care ❤️

• Win together, lose together is one of our key behaviours. At Adevinta you will find a collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow 🌱

On top of these, we also provide a range of locally relevant benefits. Wanna know more? Apply and ask our recruiters! ✨

Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

If you feel like you don’t meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented groups may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply and look forward to speaking with you.