Michiel Eland

Program & Project Manager | IT & Logistics

Żywiec, Śląskie, Poland

About

IT Program & Project Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering IT, cloud, infrastructure, AI, and operational technology projects across Europe. I help businesses manage IT initiatives from design and planning through implementation and handover, combining business understanding with structured project delivery. Experienced in working with international teams, suppliers, and operational companies in complex environments. Focused on practical IT solutions, clear communication, and delivering technology projects that improve operations and support business growth. Core areas: • IT Project & Program Management • AI, Cloud & Infrastructure Projects • Digital Transformation & Process Improvement • System Integrations & Operational IT • Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Experience

  • Program Manager IT - OpCo Demand at Bunzl Continental Europe
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Michiel works within Bunzl Continental Europe, supporting operational companies across multiple European countries with IT projects, digital improvements, and business process optimization. He manages IT projects from the initial idea and requirements phase through implementation, go-live, and operational handover. His experience includes software implementations, AI-related initiatives, cloud and infrastructure projects, hardware rollouts, integrations between business systems, and operational IT improvements. A large part of Michiel’s work focuses on understanding business needs and translating them into practical, achievable IT solutions. He works closely with operational teams, external suppliers, developers, and management to ensure projects are delivered in a structured and realistic way, with clear communication and focus on business impact. In addition to project delivery, Michiel helped introduce a more structured approach for handling IT demand and prioritization across Europe, improving visibility, planning, and coordination between business and IT teams. His approach combines business understanding with hands-on project leadership, helping companies implement technology solutions that improve efficiency, support growth, and create long-term operational value. Bunzl Continental Europe reported approximately £2.44 billion revenue in 2025, while the full Bunzl Group reported around £11.8 billion revenue globally.

  • Freelance Project & Program Manager at Michiel Eland
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Projectmanager at Oda
    Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Global role: - Leading the setup and launch of Oda's Fulfilment Centers. - Implementing standardization and managing improvements - Managing implementation of processes and systems. - Managing local operations and suppliers during the project phase - Managing change locally and globally. Significant projects: - Second and new FC in Norway ✅ - Automation of existing FC in Finland ✅ - First FC in Germany

  • Capgemini (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Lead Supply Chain
      Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 · 3 mos

      Leading a team within Capgemini in the domain of Supply Chain on topics like TMS, Warehousing, Last mile, Reverse logistics. Responsible for content and business development.

    • Managing consultant
      Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 · 6 mos

      Managing Consultant & Projectmanager at Capgemini for Business Technology Services at Consumer Product Retail & Distribution. Specialised in Retail, Supply Chain, and Store operations

    • Senior Retail Consultant
      Jul 2018 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs

      Senior Business Analyst & Projectmanager at Capgemini for Business Technology Services at Consumer Product Retail & Distribution. Specialised in Retail, Supply Chain and Store operations

  • bol.com ()
    • IT Projectmanager via Capgemini
      Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr

      Projectmanager IT for warehouse expansion. Leading multiple teams of experts towards IT visions and upcoming warehouse expansions.

    • Product Owner Returns Warehouse bol.com via Capgemini
      Jul 2020 - Jan 2021 · 7 mos

      As a Product Owner Michiel is responsible for the WMS implementation, the Back office requests and the reporting adjustments for a new warehouse focusing fully on Returns. Michiel is working closely with multiple product teams and external partners for a quick MVP and setting a roadmap for further development.

    • Business Analyst bol.com Returns Warehouse via Capgemini
      Apr 2020 - Aug 2020 · 5 mos

      As a business analyst for the Returns Warehouse Michiel was responsible for designing the logistical processes at the new Returns Warehouse. Design workshops / Requirement analysis / Business engagement / IT requirements