Who Is Paul Gerits – Project & ERP Specialist

Freelance Project Manager for ERP and Business Transformation

Meet Paul Gerits

With nearly four decades of professional experience — including over 19 years in senior leadership — Paul Gerits is a seasoned and pragmatic program and project management expert. Known for his structured approach and ability to navigate complexity, Paul delivers outcomes with clarity, focus, and results.

Professional Profile

Paul specialises in leading programs and projects in IT and business transformation. With a forward-thinking mindset and a realistic, objective view of organisational challenges, he brings structure to ambiguity and calmly guides stakeholders through difficult decision-making and delivery phases.

He is often brought into roles where leadership and coordination are essential. Paul is known for resolving tensions, aligning diverse interests, and ensuring projects progress with precision and efficiency.

Operating comfortably at senior and CxO levels, he provides strategic direction, trusted oversight, and is recognised for his reliability and professionalism in high-pressure environments.

Career Journey

Paul began his career at Philips in 1984, where he held several technical and project-based roles over a 17-year period. He played a key part in implementing electronic manufacturing systems and gained valuable international experience — developing deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and multicultural collaboration.

In 2005, Paul shifted focus to ERP program and delivery management, applying his skills across industries such as manufacturing, insurance, fashion, and healthcare. He has successfully led rollouts, upgrades, and transitions involving platforms like SAP (R3, ECC, S/4HANA) and Guidewire.

His leadership experience includes senior positions in consultrancy and various industries like semi-conductors, manufacturing, insurance, retail and banking, where he managed complex, multi-country initiatives and built strong client relationships.

In recent years, Paul has worked as an Senior IT Project Manager at a German manufacturer, leading the rollout of a global SAP S/4HANA template — continuing his track record of delivering structured, large-scale ERP transformation programs.

Working Style & Personality

Paul is practical, focused, and highly organised. His approach is grounded in realism and critical thinking, with a strong sense of direction and a drive for clarity and results. While disciplined and structured, he remains curious, approachable, and engaged — bringing energy and purpose to every assignment.

He is known for his ability to stay calm under pressure, work independently or collaboratively, and provide stable leadership in complex environments.

Key Strenghts

  1. ERP Delivery Leadership – Skilled in leading ERP implementations, rollouts, and upgrades.

  2. Stakeholder Collaboration – Builds trust with business and IT leaders; experienced in aligning diverse interests across organisations.

  3. Team-Oriented & Socially Engaged – Promotes a collaborative team culture, values social cohesion, and contributes positively to team dynamics.

  4. Clear & Direct Communication – Communicates with clarity and structure; able to be directive when needed while remaining respectful and constructive.

  5. Risk-Based Decision Making – Balances detail and overview to make sound decisions based on risk, business impact, and stakeholder context.

  6. Listening & Openness – Actively listens, remains open to other viewpoints, and integrates input into effective solutions.

  7. Hands-On & Proactive – Takes initiative and brings a pragmatic, no-nonsense attitude to drive progress and results.

  8. Change Management – Guides people and organisations through transitions, ensuring alignment, adoption, and long-term stability.