Advisor

Pathways Consulting; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Holiday allowance

Professional development

Flexibility

Autonomy

Job summary

Pathways Consulting in Amsterdam, NL is seeking an Advisor to strengthen SME capabilities across core maritime processes and help deliver practical, industry-leading transformation outcomes.

You will collaborate with clients, Process Leads, and project teams to map processes, drive improvements, and ensure successful delivery of complex initiatives in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Strong maritime operations background with hands-on experience in core processes.
• Experience leading transformation initiatives in maritime organizations.
• Ability to run client workshops and map processes to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen SME knowledge across core maritime processes (Maintenance, Procurement, Inventory, Dry Docking, Projects, QHSSE, Document Management).
• Lead client workshops focused on process management, mapping, and requirements gathering.
• Act as content authority on core maritime processes and industry best practices.
• Bridge operational experience with client needs and navigate change effectively.
• Ensure project deliverables are operationally sound and aligned with industry standards.

Skills

Maritime operations expertise

Change management

Client workshops facilitation

Stakeholder management

English fluent

Dutch language advantage

Tools

Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)

Job description

Amsterdam, Nederland | Posted on 07/14/2026

Are you the Advisor we're looking for to help take Pathways to the next level?

Join Pathways and help transform maritime and offshore operations. We partner with clients to improve processes, systems, and data,deliveringmeasurable operational and business impact.

As we continue to expand internationally, we are growing our team and are looking for someone who combines deep maritime operational expertise with a passion for collaboration, transformation, and delivering value to our clients.

We are now looking for an Advisor who will strengthen our subject matter expert (SME) capabilities across core maritime operational processes. You will work closely with clients, Process Leads, and project teams to deliver practical, industry‑leading solutions and help ensure the success of complex transformation initiatives.

Among your responsibilities will be:

• Strengthen Pathways' subject matter expert (SME) knowledge within core maritime processes, including Maintenance, Procurement, Inventory, Dry Docking, Projects, QHSSE, and Document Management.
• Facilitate and lead client workshops focused on process management, including process mapping, process improvement, and requirements gathering.
• Act as Pathways' “ content ” authority on core maritime processes.
• Apply industry best practices and help manage stakeholder expectations throughout the transformation journey.
• Bridge operational experience with client needs, helping stakeholders navigate change , and identify practical improvements.
• Contribute to improving project deliverables by ensuring solutions are operationally sound and aligned with industry’s best practices.

Requirements

About you :

• Strong understand of core maritime processes, including Maintenance, Procurement, Inventory, Dry Docking / Projects, QHSSE, and Document Management.
• Operational experience from either sailing or shore-based maritime roles, such as Superintendent, Fleet Manager, Technical Manager, or similar.
• Experience with driving change and transformation within maritime organizations.
• Experience from system implementation in a maritime organization – for instance experience implementing Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS).
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor junior team members.
• Ability to work on‑site with the client.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Dutch language skills ( spoken and written) are considered an advantage.

Why Pathways

At Pathways, we build long‑term partnerships—not short‑term consulting engagements. We focus on delivering real, measurable impact through better processes, smarter use of technology, and strong collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Innovation – Challenge the status quo
• Quality – Delivering structured and reliable results
• Impact – Focusing on what truly matters
• Integrity – Acting with transparency and responsibility

What we offer

• High‑impact transformation projects in the maritime and offshore industry
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas make a difference
• Mentorship, learning, and strong professional growth opportunities
• Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility from day one
• We offer a competitive package for the right candidate, including pension contributions, holiday allowance, dedicated time for professional development, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive team.