Merijn Van Dijk Email & Phone Number

Rotterdam, Zh, Nl

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

> In my role as a program manager at the Port of Rotterdam (POR), I was responsible for the implementation of SAP S/4Hana within the POR.> The program included a secure, compliant, and disruption-free migration to SAP S/4Hana. > Additionally setting up and launching new services related to support and development (Agile and DEVOPS) was also part of the project. > An extensive change and adoption program to make sure that the organization is ready. > The implementation was managed according to plan, quality and within budget. > The system went live very successfully at the end of August, thanks to the structured project management, close teamwork, the thorough testing process, the meticulous preparation, and extensive communication.> I directly manage a team of 10 (including 5 project managers), myBrand as our SAP implementation and maintenance partner. Indirectly, over 180 people are involved in the implementation.> I report at Executive and MT level.

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

After we made the strategic decision for SAP S/4 Hana, I was responsible for various aspects as the IT lead:> Purchasing SAP S/4Hana Licenses: The RISE licenses were successfully negotiated with SAP and acquired by the POR.> European Tender for Migration, Management, and Further Development of the PoR SAP platform: The European tender process proceeded successfully, meeting quality, planning, and budget requirements. HBR was highly satisfied with the process, the proposal, and the selection of myBrand.> Preparatory Projects in SAP ECC, making sure that the system is ready for the migration: Conducted an SAP S/4Hana pilot on RISE. Preparing SAP ECC and migration of SAP PI interfaces to the AZURE interface platform. These projects were completed successfully and on time, ensuring efficient preparation for the actual migration.> I managed directly a team of 8 individuals and collaborated with various other teams, including specialist from vendors such as Schuberg Philis, SAP, KPN, and Ordina.> Reporting at Executive and MT level.

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

> As an IT lead within the Digital Operational Excellence (DOE) program, I was responsible for the digital strategy to improve HBR’s operational efficiency and replacement of the existing ERP (SAP ECC) system.> I led a team in developing an ICT target architecture for POR’s business systems, along with a strategy for usage, migration, and sourcing of the future ERP system.> Additionally, I facilitated decision-making at the Board, Executive, and management levels.”

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

> As a service and contract manager, I was responsible for the continuity and customer satisfaction of ICT services and products for the POR.> Various departments within the POR utilized these ICT services, including Commercial, Asset Management, Environment Management, Port Development, and the Division of Harbor Master Rotterdam (DHMR).> On behalf of the POR, I oversaw the contractual, tactical, and operational management of over 50 suppliers, with KPN, Ordina, IBM, and ESRI being the largest.> My role was highly diverse: I participated in European tenders, acted as a project sponsor for improvement initiatives, ensured compliance with sourcing contracts according to SLAs, and even stepped in operationally during on-call shifts to coordinate specialists from suppliers and resolve major IT incidents.> Reporting at MT level.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

2013 Capgemini Retail, Netherlands, Program manager innovation projects2012 Rai Data Center, Netherlands, project manager for the transition of the Automotive application environment 2012 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands, project manager for the infrastructure of the Dutch Visa System2011 Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations, Netherlands, project manager for the migration of the office IT workplaces of the “The Government Buildings Agency” department2009-2010 Royal Ahrend, Netherlands, project manager for the re-transition of Ahrend back office applications to Capgemini Outsourcing and program manager for all Capgemini projects at Royal Ahrend

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

2008 Eneco Energy, project manager for the migration of the customer service systems to Capgemini Outsourcing2006-2007 Maxeda IT Services, project manager for the roll-out of a new communication network to all Maxeda shops in Europe

Master Of Science (Msc), Civil Engineering, Msc

Activities and Societies: 2005: MSc thesis, on coastal erosion at Palm Island, Dubai, 2004: MSc project in Havana, Cuba, on coastal.

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