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Project Manager – Maritime Projects

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Nijmegen
Location type
On site
Job Type
Full time

As a Project Manager – Maritime Projects, you will lead large-scale, technically complex projects within the maritime sector, ranging from work vessel conversions to superyacht newbuilds. You will be responsible for project scope, planning, budget, quality, and safety, ensuring successful delivery through effective coordination of teams, resources, and stakeholders.

What will you do?

  • Lead and coordinate large-scale maritime projects from planning through execution and delivery

  • Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, progress, forecasts, and milestones

  • Manage project teams, motivating employees and ensuring effective collaboration

  • Monitor project budgets, financial performance, and resource utilization

  • Manage changes to project scope, identify risks, and implement corrective actions

  • Maintain a visible presence on site, working closely with mechanics, supervisors, and production teams

  • Act as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

  • Collaborate closely with the Technical Project Manager and Production Supervisor to ensure alignment, coordination, and project delivery

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and project requirements

  • Drive continuous improvement in project execution, efficiency, and performance

What do you bring?

  • HBO-level or higher professional working and thinking ability, preferably with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related technical discipline

  • Experience managing projects within a technical or industrial project organization

  • Experience leading complex, long-term projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders

  • Knowledge of project management methodologies such as IPMA or PMI, preferably at Level C or D

  • Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, risk management, and progress reporting

  • Proven leadership, team management, and stakeholder coordination skills

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

  • Decisive, proactive, and results-oriented mindset

  • Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English

Job details

  • Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands

  • Working model: Full-time, with a strong on-site presence

  • Benefits: Lease car or mobility budget, 31 vacation days, laptop, phone, and training and development opportunities

  • Industry: Maritime / Shipbuilding / Superyacht Construction / Vessel Conversion

  • Project scope: Large-scale maritime construction and conversion projects

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