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About us
Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?
The role
As the Project & Management Officer at Damen Naval, you'll be the driving force behind the efficient and effective execution of complex shipbuilding projects. Your primary responsibility is managing and optimizing project processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and facilitating seamless communication among all project stakeholders. You ensure our projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
Process Optimization: Developing, implementing, and maintaining standardized management processes and procedures for projects and business (line management). You will continuously assess and improve project management methodologies to enhance project efficiency and quality.
Project Monitoring & Reporting: Supporting the monitoring of project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics, and creating and maintaining essential project documentation (plans, status reports, and risk assessments). You will also generate regular reports for senior management.
Stakeholder Alignment: Acting as a liaison between project managers and senior management to ensure alignment on project objectives and facilitating smooth, effective communication among project teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
Quality & Risk Management: Collaborating with Quality Assurance and Control teams to establish, maintain, and improve quality standards. You will work with the Risk Manager and project teams to develop mitigation plans and proactively monitor and assess project risks.
Compliance & Innovation: Ensuring that all projects comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies (including HSSEQ). You stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and contribute to evaluating new technologies for improved manufacturing process control, quality, and cost reduction.
Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a technical field of study with a minimum of 3 years of process management experience in complex manufacturing or shipbuilding projects.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of Industrial Engineering.
Good command of the Dutch and English language, both written and verbal, is essential.
Awareness of the need for significant business travel/work abroad; this may be frequent, of long duration, and/or intercontinental.
Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:
A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
Profit sharing based on company results.
Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.
Application & information
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
For more information about this vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.
Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.
A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.
Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.
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