About Rudi
I am a senior Program and Project Manager with over 25 years of experience leading complex digital transformations and business-critical IT initiatives. I specialize in delivering large-scale programs such as SAP S/4HANA transformations (brownfield and greenfield), M&A integrations, and enterprise-wide digitalization efforts.
I have worked at CxO level in international environments across industries including FMCG, manufacturing, telecom, government, utilities, and infrastructure. This allows me to combine strategic insight with a hands-on approach, aligning stakeholders and driving results in high-pressure environments.
In addition to my leadership experience, I bring broad and in-depth IT expertise, enabling me to effectively bridge the gap between business and technology. My technical knowledge includes:
SAP ecosystems (ECC 6.0, S/4HANA, Central Finance, SuccessFactors, ARIBA)
ERP and application landscapes (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, integrations)
Enterprise, application, and integration architecture
Cloud and platform migrations (including O365 tenant-to-tenant migrations)
Identity & Access Management and Active Directory migrations
Data migration, governance, and transformation
Cybersecurity frameworks (including NIST)
Digital workplace and workplace transformation initiatives
IT infrastructure, networks, and data center environments
System integrations, middleware, and API-driven architectures
My core strengths include:
Program and portfolio management
SAP and ERP transformations
IT integration in mergers & acquisitions
Recovery of complex or failing projects
Stakeholder management at all levels
I am known as a results-driven, reliable, and pragmatic professional who brings structure to complex environments, takes ownership, and mobilizes teams to deliver.
I am available for assignments where impact, transformation, and delivery are key.
English
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
German
Fluent
Can work on-site
Zomergem (up to 50km)
Experience
- FknightManaging DirectorNovember 2020 - Today (5 years and 7 months)Ghent, BelgiumVisionary leader driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and financial success through innovation, partnerships, market expansion, and technology advancements
- (De LijnSenior Program Manager Account Based TravelSeptember 2025 - December 2025 (3 months)Antwerp, Belgium• • Joining an ongoing digital transformation program to support stabilization and increased delivery transparency.• • Structuring and clarifying program scope, governance model, roles and responsibilities across business, IT, and architecture teams.• • Supporting the transition from blueprint and design activities towards build preparation and execution planning.• • Identifying interdependencies, risks, and constraints impacting program delivery, including organizational, technical, and planning dimensions.• • Facilitating alignment between internal stakeholders, external partners, and system integrators.• • Contributing to consolidated reporting inputs to support management decision-making and steering activities.
- via Essensys NV|Senior Program Manager ERP ImplementationJanuary 2025 - August 2025 (7 months)Antwerp, BelgiumEngaged to support the early implementation phase of the SAP S/4HANA program at Water-link, contracted via Essensys NV. The assignment followed the RFP coordination phase and focused on ensuring initial project structure, delivery governance, and business readiness.Assess the IT landscape of acquired entities and develop harmonization strategies.
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Education
- General Management and EconometricsHarvard Business School.2008General Management and Econometrics
- IT management and Financial ManagementVlerick School2004IT management and Financial Management