Project & Management Officer

Career at Damen

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

• 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

• 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.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer

• 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.

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.