Project Manager

As Project Manager IT – Defence Projects you are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a secure infrastructure and application landscape as required by ABDO and ABRO regulations. The function ensures that projects are delivered in accordance with approved scope, time, budget, quality, and security requirements, while complying with defence regulations, contractual obligations, and corporate and defence IT governance. The function acts as the single point of accountability for assigned IT defence projects and coordinates stakeholders across business, IT, security, legal, and external suppliers.

Position in the Organisation

• Operates within defence programme and classified environments
• Interfaces with PMG Defence, IT partners, internal business stakeholders such as Corporate IT (infrastructure, application and development teams), Engineering, programme management teams, and other internal stakeholders
• Works with external vendors, integrators, and service providers

Key Result Areas & Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Delivery

• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close IT defence classified projects
• Define and maintain project documentation including project plans, schedules, risk and issue registers, and decision and action logs according to the IHC project management method
• Apply structured project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMI, and Agile-Hybrid
• Ensure timely delivery of agreed project milestones and outcomes

2. Defence, Security & Compliance

• Ensure solutions comply with applicable defence security frameworks such as ABDO, ABRO, national defence regulations, cybersecurity and information security policies, GDPR, NIS2, export control, and data classification standards
• Handle classified and sensitive information in line with security policies

3. Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary liaison for IT project-related matters
• Manage expectations and communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and present project status reports to steering committees and management
• Escalate risks, issues, and dependencies where required

4. Supplier & Contract Management

• Coordinate and manage external suppliers and system integrators
• Monitor vendor performance against contractual agreements, SoW, and SLAs
• Support procurement, tendering, and contract evaluation activities where applicable
• Ensure third-party compliance with security and defence requirements

5. Risk, Quality & Change Control

• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively
• Manage scope changes through formal change control procedures
• Ensure quality control and acceptance of deliverables
• Maintain project governance standards and documentation

6. Financial & Resource Control

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Monitor costs, variances, and financial risks
• Coordinate internal and external resource planning

Authority & Accountability

• Accountable for assigned project outcomes
• Authorized to coordinate cross-functional teams
• Manage approved project budgets
• Escalate issues to programme and line management
• Operate within defined governance, security, and financial controls

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Project Management, or equivalent relevant education

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years experience in IT Project Management
• Demonstrable experience in defence, governmental, aerospace, or highly regulated environments
• Experience in IT infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT programmes
• Experience working in international and multidisciplinary environments

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• PMP or IPMA certification
• Agile / SAFe certification
• ITIL Foundation or higher
• Security or compliance-related certifications are an advantage

Competencies

• Strong project governance and organizational skills
• High risk and security awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, resilient, and results-oriented
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality

Languages

• English: Fluent (mandatory)
• Dutch: Professional proficiency (preferred)

Security & Screening Requirements

• Eligible and willing to undergo security screening / vetting
• Compliance with all corporate and defence security policies

Working Conditions

• Office-based with hybrid possibilities where security allows
• Availability during key project phases

Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship, serving customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries.