Head of Projects, High-Tech Systems – Hybrid

Demcon; Enschede; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangement

Pension scheme

Training and development via Demcon

Birthday/holiday allowances (8%) and 6

Bike scheme and vitality program

Job summary

Demcon in Enschede seeks a Head of Projects for its high-tech systems division. This lead role oversees the entire project portfolio and leads project managers, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

You will also personally drive strategic development projects, coach teams, optimize resource allocation, and advance project management governance. A MSc or equivalent and 10+ years in technical PM are required.

Qualifications

• Completed a technical university degree (MSc or equivalent).
• At least 10 years of project management experience in technical/high-tech.
• Proven experience managing complex, multidisciplinary development projects.
• Experience leading project managers or larger project organizations.
• Ability to switch between strategic portfolio management and operational execution.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience in customer relationship management.
• Strong analytical skills and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project managers and project leads.
• Ensure delivery of projects in terms of quality, planning, budget, and profitability.
• Coach and develop project managers.
• Oversee capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Maintain customer relationships and act as trusted adviser.
• Initiate improvements in project management methodologies, processes, and governance.
• Drive ongoing professionalization of project management within Demcon.

Skills

MSc degree

10+ years PM

Multidisciplinary projects

Leadership experience

Customer relationships

Analytical skills

Dutch & English

Education

MSc or equivalent

Job description

Demcon in Enschede seeks a Head of Projects for its high-tech systems division. This lead role oversees the entire project portfolio and leads project managers, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

You will also personally drive strategic development projects, coach teams, optimize resource allocation, and advance project management governance. A MSc or equivalent and 10+ years in technical PM are required.