Group-Level Risk Manager: Lead Workshops & Mitigation

043 Damen Global Support B.V.; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group exposure

Limited travel

Competitive salary €4,500–€6,000 gross

Metalektro collective agreement

International environment

Job summary

Damen Global Support B.V. is seeking a Risk Manager to strengthen risk awareness across Damen’s group. The role is hands-on advisory, leading risk workshops and translating complex risks into clear insights for project teams and senior stakeholders.

The position is based at Group level with limited travel (about one quarter) and offers exposure to diverse projects, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth in risk management and project environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Naval Architecture, Business Administration or similar).
• 3–5 years in risk management or related roles, preferably in technically complex project environments (shipbuilding, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy).
• Experience with operational and financial risk assessments and defining mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with enterprise or project risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO31000) is a strong plus.
• Ability to analyse risk information, recognise patterns and translate insights into clear recommendations.
• Strong communication skills in English and Dutch, with confidence to facilitate workshops and engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments during the commercial and execution phases of shipbuilding and related projects.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary risk workshops with stakeholders from Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Legal and Supply Chain.
• Identify, analyse and prioritise operational, financial, contractual and planning risks, and support teams in defining practical mitigation measures.
• Maintain and further develop project risk registers, ensuring consistency with Group standards.
• Support divisions in applying the Group risk management framework, tools and ways of working.
• Analyse risk trends across projects, identify recurring themes and contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Provide clear risk insights and reports to divisional management and, where relevant, the Group Risk Board.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder facilitation

Risk analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

ISO 31000

Job description

Damen Global Support B.V. is seeking a Risk Manager to strengthen risk awareness across Damen’s group. The role is hands-on advisory, leading risk workshops and translating complex risks into clear insights for project teams and senior stakeholders.

The position is based at Group level with limited travel (about one quarter) and offers exposure to diverse projects, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth in risk management and project environments.