Apprentice - Document Controller - Dutch Speaker

Prysmian Group; Delft; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Delft, Netherlands, invites applications for a 1-year Project Manager Apprentice. You will support experienced project managers in planning, execution, and completion of technical projects, acting as a central coordinator and learning to manage projects through data analysis and proactive information gathering from stakeholders.

You will collaborate with project managers, Finance, and suppliers, developing reports and dashboards while learning budgeting and risk management.

Qualifications

• Completed or ongoing higher education degree (HBO/WO) in business administration, engineering, IT, or similar.
• Some relevant work experience (e.g., internship, traineeship, or junior role).
• Affinity with project management in a technical industry.

Responsibilities

• Supporting project planners with planning, progress tracking, and control.
• Acting as a central point of contact between project, finance and stakeholders.
• Collecting, analyzing, and understanding project and financial data.
• Proactively gathering information from project teams, finance and suppliers.
• Preparing and maintaining progress reports, overviews and dashboards.
• Supporting budget monitoring, forecasts and cost analyses with Finance.
• Identifying deviations, risks and dependencies and raising them for discussion.
• Recording and structuring project information, decisions and actions.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of project and reporting processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Dutch language

English language

Education

Higher education HBO/WO degree

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

For this position Dutch is required.

About Prysmian Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.

Job Profile: Project Manager Apprentice

Purpose of the Role The Project Manager Apprentice supports experienced project managers in planning, executing, and completing projects within a technical environment. In this role, he/she acts as a central coordinator and learns to manage projects through close collaboration, data analysis, and proactive information gathering from various stakeholders.

Position in the Organization Reports to: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager Works closely with: Project Managers, Finance, project team members, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supporting project managers with project planning, progress tracking, and control
• Acting as a central point of contact and connecting link between the project, finance, and other stakeholders
• Collecting, analyzing, and understanding project and financial data
• Proactively gathering information from various stakeholders (project teams, finance, suppliers)
• Preparing and maintaining progress reports, overviews, and dashboards
• Supporting budget monitoring, forecasts, and cost analyses in collaboration with Finance
• Identifying deviations, risks, and dependencies and raising them for discussion
• Recording and structuring project information, decisions, and actions
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of project and reporting processes

Job Requirements

• Completed or ongoing higher education degree (HBO/WO) (e.g., business administration, engineering, IT, or similar)
• Some relevant work experience (e.g., internship, traineeship, or junior role)
• Affinity with project management in a technical industry

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong ability to understand, analyze, and connect data
• Ability to quickly create an overview of complex information
• Experience with or strong affinity for financial and project data
• SAP experience is a plus, but not required
• Proficient in MS Excel and other reporting and project tools
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good command of Dutch and English

Personal Competencies

• Highly proactive and independent
• Strong analytical skills and curiosity about the relationship between numbers and projects
• Connector: able to effectively bring together information and people
• Accurate, structured, and reliable
• Flexible and resilient in a dynamic project environment

Development Opportunities

• Intensive collaboration and coaching by experienced project managers
• Training and certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, basic financial knowledge)
• Career progression to Junior Project Manager or Project Controller

Apprenticeship Details

Location: Delft, Netherlands

Contract: 1-year Apprenticeship

Contract Start date: as soon as possible

Prysmian | Cables, Energy & Telecom Solutions | Prysmian Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalize on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.