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We build simulators that combine our own software with hardware tailored to each client, and we supply them to training centers, schools, and navies around the world. Our work helps prepare the people who keep ships and crews safe at sea.\nThe company consists out of around 70 people with diverse backgrounds from all over the world. We believe this diversity makes the company a great place to work where there is room for growth and learning.\nWhat you'll doYou'll manage large, long-lead navy projects, and you'll be accountable for overseeingthe engineering, supply chain, and sometimes production of the simulators we build in-house and ship worldwide. You own each project from kick-off to handover to our Support Team, and it's your job to deliver on time, on budget, and to the agreed quality. You'll coordinate hardware and software delivery, keep our internal technical teams aligned, and stay the client's main point of contact throughout.\nMain responsibilities\nTrack progress across engineering, supply chain, and progress of production to ensure timely delivery of the Simulator(s) to our customers\nManage the full project lifecycle: requirements, concept design, procurement, delivery, and commissioning\nReport on project status, flag risks early, and take corrective action or escalate the issue if necessary\nWrite and maintain clear project documentation for internal and external use, with extra care on navy projects\nManage expectations and keep strong communication with internal and external stakeholders\nIs this you?\nYou have:3-5 years of experience in a similar project management role, preferably in maritime or a related industrial sector (naval, logistics, or manufacturing)\nExperience with milestone-driven frameworks such as Stage-Gate, and phased project delivery\nStrong written and spoken English (Dutch is a plus)\nExcellent stakeholder management skills\nA structured, organised, quality-focused way of working\nProactive at spotting and solving problems before they grow\n A valid Dutch work permit\nA Dutch driving license (category B)\nKnowledge of logistics and export (a plus)\nYou are:\nTruly focused on the small details\nHands-on at every stage, happy to get into the workshop rather than manage the project from a distance\nClient-facing. 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