Project Manager Engineering

ABOUT US   We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family. ABOUT US Damen Offshore & Specialized Vessels (OSV) designs and delivers complex maritime projects for markets such as defense & security, offshore, public transport and dredging. From commercial phase to delivery and warranty, we work in an international, multidisciplinary environment with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, shipyards and customers.
For our product group Defense & Security we are looking for a Project Manager Engineering.

THE ROLE   As a Project Manager Engineering at Damen OSV, you will be responsible for the successful execution of all engineering activities within one or more complex new build or refit projects. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering project teams and ensure that deliverables are completed on time, within budget and in line with the agreed quality standards, contractual requirements and applicable procedures.

In this role, you will be a key link between engineering, project management, supply chain, production, clients, classification societies, co-makers and suppliers. You will maintain overview, create alignment, manage risks and take timely action when priorities, planning or project conditions change.
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ACCOUNTABILITIES   In this role, you will:
Be responsible for the execution of engineering activities within the agreed planning, quality standards and cost framework;
Lead one or more multidisciplinary engineering project teams and manage project and resource planning;
Prepare and maintain the engineering project plan and monitor progress against milestones and deliverables;
Identify risks, bottlenecks and deviations at an early stage and initiate appropriate mitigation actions;
Ensure compliance with applicable requirements, specifications, procedures and HSSEQ/IMED guidelines;
Coordinate basic engineering, detailed engineering, production support, trials, testing, delivery and commissioning activities from an engineering perspective;
Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including client representatives, classification societies, co-makers and suppliers;
Represent the organization towards tactical stakeholders and contribute to effective decision‑making;
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, project execution and ways of working;
Encourage knowledge development, knowledge sharing and knowledge retention within the department.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE   To be successful in this role, you bring:
A completed technical bachelor’s degree with 12 to 15 years of relevant experience, or a completed technical master’s degree with 10 to 12 years of relevant experience;
IPMA C certification or comparable project management knowledge;
Extensive experience in project management and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams;
Broad knowledge of engineering concepts, methods and practices;

Experience with complex, one‑off engineering projects, preferably within the maritime, defense or security sector;
Experience in an international, multi‑site production or shipbuilding environment;
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build constructive internal and external partnerships;
A structured way of working, with a strong focus on planning, organization, quality and management control;
A customer‑oriented, flexible and result‑driven mindset;
Strong communication skills and the ability to express ideas, decisions and expectations clearly;
Good command of both Dutch and English, written and spoken;
Willingness to travel internationally or work abroad temporarily, depending on project requirements.
COMPETENCIES   You are customer‑oriented, quality‑driven and results‑focused. You work well in a team, organize your own work effectively, take…