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Manager Industry
Location: Nijmegen
Hours per week: 40 hours
Contract: Permanent
We ARE Renewables is looking for a Manager Industry for one of our clients in the shipbuilding sector.
Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility for the P&L of Industry;
- Be responsible for commercial activities, project execution, team development and the financial performance of the business unit.
- Focus on sustainable growth, customer satisfaction, operational excellence and the further professionalization of the team.
- Setting and achieving commercial and operational objectives;
- Further developing existing customer relationships and generating new business;
- Determining the commercial focus, market approach and positioning;
- Further professionalizing the Industry organization;
- Ensuring professional and predictable project execution;
- Coaching employees and building a strong, results-oriented organization;
- Ensuring the right competencies and capacity for future growth;
- Identifying market developments and translating these into new commercial opportunities;
- Reporting on commercial, operational and financial performance.
Requirements:
- HBO/WO level of education and thinking, preferably with a technical background;
- Extensive experience in a commercial and/or operational management position within a technical project organization;
- Experience with P&L responsibility;
- Experience with complex technical projects and project organizations;
- Strong commercial insight and experience in business development and customer management;
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing revenue, margin, results and cash;
- Demonstrable experience in leading, coaching and developing teams. You have a good sense of humour and bring the energy needed to take the organization to the next level;
- The ability to create structure and further professionalize an organization;
- A practical, entrepreneurial and results-oriented mindset;
- Good communication skills in Dutch and English.
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We specialize in roles across the renewable energy sector, including positions in solar, wind (onshore & offshore), green hydrogen, energy storage, grid infrastructure, and sustainability. We recruit for technical, commercial, and project management roles at all levels.
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We conduct thorough interviews to assess both technical competencies and cultural fit. We have an extensive network in the renewable energy sector, which allows us to find both active and passive candidates.
Our process consists of several steps: (1) Intake with the client to understand the role, team, and culture, (2) Active sourcing and screening of candidates, (3) Presentation of a shortlist, (4) Interview coordination, (5) Offer and onboarding support.
We are a passionate, driven team that genuinely believes in the energy transition. We combine a personal approach with deep sector knowledge, and we're committed to making a real impact — for candidates, clients, and the planet.
We cover the full spectrum of renewables: solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and broader sustainability roles. We work with developers, EPCs, OEMs, and utilities.
We ARE Renewables is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands — one of Europe's key hubs for the energy transition. We operate across Europe and connect renewable energy talent with leading organizations in the sector.
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Depending on the role, we typically present the first shortlist within 1–2 weeks. For specialized or hard-to-fill positions, we set realistic timelines upfront.
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