Project management

An experienced ERP project lead on your side of the table

We lead ERP projects from initiation to post-go-live support, combining a proven method with real business experience, on time, in scope and on budget.

Trusted by Saint-GobainNature’s PrideAertssen

0 escalations

Realistic cutover planning on a European SAP S/4HANA programme

Saint-Gobain

35% fewer deviations

From the global template after resetting ERP governance

Aertssen Group

5 phases, no big bang

From Navision to a future-proof landscape, in phased waves

Nature's Pride

Why ERP projects drift

Most projects lose control in the same places.

1

Decisions take too long

Nobody owns the decisions, so issues escalate and the plan slips week by week.

2

Every deviation is accepted

Without a business case for each deviation, scope grows and the standard disappears.

3

Business and IT work in silos

Finance, operations and IT each optimise their own part instead of the end-to-end process.

What our project managers take on

On SAP and Microsoft Dynamics programmes, greenfield or brownfield, on-site or remote.

  • Planning, resources, budget and risks, end to end
  • Governance with clear decision lines and stage gates
  • Business process analysis and as-is/to-be design
  • Business readiness and integrated testing
  • Integrator and vendor management
  • Go-live and hypercare support

What an ERP project typically looks like

  1. Phase 1Initiation

    Business case, scope, governance and team.

  2. Phase 2Design

    Fit-gap analysis and to-be processes, signed off by the business.

  3. Phase 3Build & test

    Configuration, data migration and test cycles in parallel.

  4. Phase 4Deploy

    Training, cutover, go-live and hypercare.

Duration depends on scope: a single-site implementation runs very differently from a multi-country rollout. What every project needs is one person on your side who owns the plan, the risks and the decisions.

Not a system integrator. On your side of the table.

We represent your business during the transformation. We combine business and technical knowledge, so we can challenge your integrator on what is actually necessary.

A system integrator

  • Paid to deliver the system they sell
  • Scope and change requests drive their revenue
  • Technical view of your processes
  • Leaves after go-live

Optinus

  • Paid to deliver the outcome your business needs
  • Challenges every deviation and change request
  • Combines business and technical knowledge
  • Stays through hypercare and aftercare

How we work

A proven project approach, from business case to hypercare.

  1. Initiate

    Scope, business case and governance with clear decision lines.

  2. Plan

    Resources, budget, risks and a realistic timeline.

  3. Deliver

    We steer the workstreams and your integrator, and keep the business involved.

  4. Land

    Go-live, hypercare and a clean handover to your organisation.

How we can work together

Three ways to engage, depending on where your programme stands.

Option 1

Interim leadership

An Optinus programme, project or workstream manager joins your organisation for the duration of the programme.

Best for: Programmes that need senior leadership on the business side.

Option 2

Workstream delivery

We take ownership of a defined workstream, such as data migration, testing or cutover, with clear deliverables.

Best for: Specialist workstreams that need full focus.

Option 3

Assessment

A short, fixed-scope review of your programme or your readiness, with clear findings and recommendations.

Best for: An independent view before you make the next decision.

Results from recent programmes

Aertssen GroupLogistics & infrastructure

Resetting governance to get an ERP programme moving again

Aertssen started an ERP modernisation to connect finance, HR and operations. An Optinus senior project manager restructured decision-making, introduced a business case for every deviation and moved the focus from silos to end-to-end processes.

  • 35% fewer deviations from the global template
  • Transparent decision-making and regained business trust
  • Restored rhythm and alignment between teams

Saint-GobainManufacturing & construction

Independent cutover lead for a European SAP S/4HANA programme

Saint-Gobain harmonised and standardised its European processes on SAP S/4HANA. As independent cutover lead, Optinus aligned the teams, challenged every deviation and created one clear narrative for go-live.

  • Realistic cutover planning with zero escalations
  • One shared truth between business and IT

“Everyone wants standard, until it gets personal.”

Saint-Gobain programme reflection

Nature's PrideAgriculture & fresh produce

Designing and leading the HORIZON transformation

Nature's Pride outgrew Navision. Optinus designed and leads the HORIZON programme in five phases, with a 360-degree view on people, process, data and technology: standardise first, flexible only where Nature's Pride is unique.

  • 70 process steps captured, so vendors receive decision rules instead of open questions
  • 46 guiding principles validated against reality
  • Phased waves instead of a big bang

“Our flexibility is our strength. HORIZON makes it organised instead of person-dependent.”

Nature's Pride leadership team

The people you'll work with

Michael Ambroz

Michael Ambroz

Michael Ambroz is a dynamic and driven project manager, leading the way at optinus. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has successfully overseen the rollout of numerous implementations across the globe.

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Bas Kavsek

Bas Kavsek

Bas Kavsek is a highly skilled project manager with a strong background in supply chain, testing and cutover. Brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the table at optinus, complementing the team’s capabilities and further enhancing the company’s offerings.

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Dave Beck

Dave Beck

Dave Beck is a guru in ERP solutions and his strategic vision allows him to deliver tailored solutions that address complex business needs effectively. His contributions are vital in driving successful ERP transformations and offering high-quality consulting services at optinus.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of projects do you lead?

ERP projects on SAP and Microsoft Dynamics, from single-site implementations to rollouts across countries, greenfield and brownfield.

Interim or project-based?

Both. Our project managers join your organisation for the duration of the project and work as part of your team.

Can you take over a project that is in trouble?

Yes. Resetting governance and decision-making on a running project is one of the things we do most.

Plan a 30-minute call

Tell us where your ERP programme stands. You get an honest, independent view on the risks and next steps.

  • No sales pitch
  • Talk to an experienced consultant, not a sales rep
  • Independent from SAP, Microsoft and integrators
Michael AmbrozMichael AmbrozYour contact at Optinus

Planning an ERP change? Talk it through with Michael in a 30-minute call.

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