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Join our family.\nABOUT US\nDamen Offshore & Specialized Vessels (OSV) designs, builds and delivers complex maritime projects for markets such as defense & security, offshore, public transport and dredging. We operate in an international, multidisciplinary environment and work closely with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, engineering teams and shipyards around the world.\nFor our product group Defense & Security we are looking for a Project Manager.\nTHE ROLE\nAs a Project Manager within our Product Group Defense & Security, you are responsible for the successful execution of assigned shipbuilding projects from contract handover through delivery and warranty. You manage the project in an integrated way, ensuring control over scope, planning, budget, quality, risks, contractual obligations and stakeholder expectations.\nYou will work with multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Site Management, Quality, Contract Management, Services, suppliers, subcontractors and customers. Many of our vessels are built at international production locations, which means you are able to operate effectively across cultures, disciplines and time zones.\nKEY ACCOUNTIBILIES\nKick off assigned projects, determine the scope of work and draw up project plans, deliverables, milestones and responsibilities together with the project team.\nManage the full project execution process, including engineering, procurement, production, testing, commissioning, trials, delivery and warranty follow-up.\nMonitor progress against planning, budget, quality standards, contractual requirements and customer expectations, and take corrective action where needed.\nIdentify project risks and opportunities, define mitigation actions and ensure timely escalation of issues that may impact time, cost, quality or scope.\nCoordinate internal and external stakeholders and ensure clear, timely and professional communication on project status, decisions, risks and required actions.\nManage disturbances in the process and safeguard continuity in cooperation with the project team, suppliers, subcontractors and shipyards.\nEnsure that Damen standards, HSSEQ requirements, contractual obligations and applicable governance processes are followed throughout the project.\nSupport customer meetings, inspections, contractual milestones, sea trials and delivery moments where required.\nContribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and providing feedback for product, process and project execution improvements.\nSKILLS & EXPERIENCE\nA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Shipbuilding, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical field.\nAt least five years of relevant project management experience, preferably in shipbuilding, maritime engineering, defense, offshore or another complex technical project environment.\nExperience with multidisciplinary project teams and complex stakeholder environments.\nStrong understanding of project control, including planning, budget, scope, risk, quality and contractual requirements.\nExperience with international production locations, suppliers, subcontractors and customers is considered an advantage.\nAffinity with defense and security projects and the ability to work in a controlled and compliance-sensitive environment.\nExcellent communication skills in English; Dutch language skills are considered an advantage.\nWillingness to travel internationally when required.\nCOMPETENCIES\nYou are a strong organizer and natural coordinator who can bring structure to complex projects. You communicate clearly, make decisions based on facts and priorities, and keep stakeholders aligned. You are result-oriented, quality-driven and able to balance customer focus with commercial, technical and contractual boundaries. You take ownership, remain calm under pressure and are comfortable working in an international and dynamic project environment.\nRecruiter:\nGerard EgginkEmail:\n apply through the Apply Button. 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