Global Maritime Project Manager – Shipbuilding & Defense

Damen; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Damen Academy

Vacation days

Pension scheme

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Damen Offshore and Specialized Vessels is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex shipbuilding projects from handover to delivery and warranty. You will manage scope, planning, budget, quality, risks, and stakeholder expectations across multidisciplinary teams worldwide.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a technical field and at least five years of project management experience, preferably in shipbuilding, offshore, or defense.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Shipbuilding, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical field.
• At least five years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience with international production locations, suppliers and customers is advantageous.
• Excellent communication in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Kick off assigned projects, determine scope and draw up plans with milestones and responsibilities.
• Manage full project execution: engineering, procurement, production, testing, commissioning, trials and delivery.
• Monitor progress against planning, budget, quality and contractual requirements; escalate risks as needed.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders with clear, timely communication on status and actions.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement across product and project execution.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant technical field

Job description

Damen Offshore and Specialized Vessels is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex shipbuilding projects from handover to delivery and warranty. You will manage scope, planning, budget, quality, risks, and stakeholder expectations across multidisciplinary teams worldwide.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a technical field and at least five years of project management experience, preferably in shipbuilding, offshore, or defense.