Atradius

The Atradius Group provides trade credit insurance, surety and collections services worldwide, and has a presence through 160 offices in 52 countries. The products offered by Atradius protect companies around the world against the default risks associated with selling goods and services on credit.

At Atradius, we believe in personal development and the Growth Mindset. Our Culture is based on teamwork, reliable accountability, constantly improving and unrivalled service. Read on more on our Career site: https://careers.atradius.com/en/careers.

Department Description

Atradius Collections provides efficient, quick and flexible solutions to collect domestic and international trade debts. With a global network of collections specialists, lawyers and insolvency practitioners worldwide, Atradius Collections serves over 15,000 customers, supporting them to reduce client’s trade risks through our efficient Business to Business focused trade invoice collections services such as Standby Services, Invoice Verification and Factoring transactions. Atradius Collections is a business unit of Atradius Group, which forms part of Grupo Catalana Occidente, one of the leading insurers in Spain and worldwide in credit insurance.

Job Description
Atradius Collections is looking for an experienced and results-oriented Senior Project Manager to join our Strategy Implementation Team (SIT). In this strategic role, you will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that support the execution of our business strategy, operational excellence agenda, and continuous improvement ambitions.

As a key player within a global matrix organization, you will drive projects from concept through implementation, ensuring business value is delivered while balancing stakeholder expectations, timelines, resources, and organizational priorities. You will work closely with senior leaders, functional teams, regional stakeholders, and project sponsors to translate strategic objectives into successful outcomes.

In this position your key responsibilities will be:
Project Leadership

• Lead and deliver strategic and operational projects across Atradius Collections.
• Manage the complete project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
• Apply PRINCE2 methodologies and project governance standards throughout project execution.

Strategy Implementation

• Support the execution of strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable projects and measurable outcomes.
• Drive organizational change and ensure successful adoption of new processes and ways of working.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives across the business.
• Apply Lean principles and methodologies to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and operational excellence.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable change.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, sponsors, functional process owners, and regional teams.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments and align diverse interests.
• Facilitate decision-making, governance forums, steering committees, and project reviews.
• Provide clear and concise project reporting to senior management.

Planning & Governance

• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure effective resource planning and prioritization across multiple initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of project documentation and governance.
• Support benefit realization and post-implementation reviews.

What qualification should you have?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification (required).
• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within a complex business environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodology and Continuous Improvement practices.
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of Continuous Improvement programs and organizational change initiatives.
• Good understanding of Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, credit management, collections, and associated business operations.
• Strong project planning, risk management, and governance skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities and experience working with senior executives.
• Experience operating successfully within a complex matrix organization.

Personal Competencies

• Independent, self-driven, and highly accountable.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Resilient and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with a hands-on approach.

What We Offer

• A high-impact role with visibility across Atradius Collections.
• Opportunity to drive strategic initiatives and business transformation.
• International exposure and collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• A dynamic environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the future direction of Atradius Collections.

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation stands with the quality of our people and the ideas they have. Insights and innovative solutions for our customers are the result of an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. That is why diversity is extremely important to Atradius. To ensure that all colleagues within Atradius can develop their qualities, we promote an inclusive culture in which everyone feels involved and valued. We encourage and welcome everyone to apply to our positions.

Interested?

If you are an experienced project professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys driving change, and is passionate about strategy execution and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of Atradius Collections.
Jennifer de Graav, is available by e-mail at jennifer.de.graav@atradius.com.

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