Program Manager

Program Manager

Program Manager CSRD / Sustainability

Company Damen Shipyards

Contracttype Permanent

Damen’s mission

Damen aims to become the most sustainable maritime solution provider in the world. Next to this aim, external stakeholders demand a lot from Damen, be it the CSRD, ISO standards or lender requirements. To align the Damen group between the common goal and external requirements, a Sustainability Board has been established to coordinate CSRD goals and improvement plans, and sustainability in broader terms.

The role

The purpose of the Program Manager is to organize Sustainability board sessions, set the agenda, advise the board on internal and external requirement, and to check-up on follow up.

In this versatile role you will work with the Sustainability Director and contribute to the success of the company strategy by coordinating the Sustainability agenda of the board. It will be in close collaboration between Finance and Sustainability for the CSRD. This includes initiatives, programs, and overseeing and reporting on progress made.

The Program Manager will work closely together with the Group directors, and be instrumental in helping to cascade down policies in workable improvement plans in the divisions and yards. This is a complex task as Damen has 8 divisions and 35 yards worldwide. The Program Manager will play a crucial role in connecting, coordinating and advising the different entities on compliance and sustainability.

To be able to do so, the Program Manager will need to stay up to date on relevant expertise and participate in compliance and sustainability work groups. Preferably the candidate already has extensive knowledge in this field and can use this expertise to provide practical advice and guidance.

The Program Manager will report to the Sustainability Director of Damen Shipyards.

The successful candidate is an experienced program manager with a proven record of accomplishment in CSRD, preferably with an Environmental / ISO / regulatory compliance background. He or she is an interdependent leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and has the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key accountabilities

• Experience with regulatory compliance / sustainability / CSRD implementation
• Research and analyze and be up to date with sustainability trends, regulations and best practices
• Implement, and monitor strategies improving the sustainability of the organization
• Lead the engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure sustainability initiatives and requirements are met
• Implement sustainability policies, plans and procedures
• Monitor and report on sustainability performance

Skills & experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in (program) management
• Experience in CSRD / sustainability
• Knowledge of sustainability principles and practices
• Knowledge of Maritime industry and Damen Shipyards in particular is a pre
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

What we offer

We want to make sure you are successful in your role, so we will support you to develop yourself in this position. We are a growing organization where innovation is the driving force. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and that's why we continue to grow and innovate and offer plenty of opportunities.

We offer you:

• Personal guidance, freedom, varied work and a work environment where your opinion counts;
• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level;
• A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
• An open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines;

Recruiter: Bart Spring in 't Veld

Email: bart.spring.in.t.veld@damen.com

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities. Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

About Us

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.