Hybrid Network Pillar Project Manager – Global Partners

Proto Labs; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual company bonus

Wellness programs

Dog-friendly office

Daily meals and snacks

Learning & development opportunities

Access to LEARN platform

Job summary

Protolabs in Amsterdam is seeking a Network Pillar Project Manager to shape and grow our global network of third-party manufacturing partners. You will lead high-impact initiatives across supply chain, sourcing, quality, and partner operations to drive faster lead times and better pricing.

You will work with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure governance and risk management aligned with ePMO standards. A strong background in manufacturing and vendor management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (supply chain, operations, manufacturing, engineering or business).
• 10+ years of direct project management experience in manufacturing/supply chain/operations.
• Experience managing projects with 3rd party vendors, contract manufacturers or outsourced providers.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional dependencies in a matrixed org.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget with defined quality standards.
• Familiarity with PM tools and dashboards (Asana, AzDO, Jira, or equivalents).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and vendor/partner management principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at all levels from shop floor to executives.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, success metrics, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and roadmaps for workstreams.
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables; hold owners to commitments.
• Track expenditures and forecast variances; communicate deviations to leadership.
• Lead cross-functional teams across supply chain, sourcing, quality, partner ops, sales, engineering, pricing and logistics.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Vendor partner management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/engineering/business

Tools

Asana

AzDO

Jira

Job description

Protolabs in Amsterdam is seeking a Network Pillar Project Manager to shape and grow our global network of third-party manufacturing partners. You will lead high-impact initiatives across supply chain, sourcing, quality, and partner operations to drive faster lead times and better pricing.

You will work with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure governance and risk management aligned with ePMO standards. A strong background in manufacturing and vendor management is essential.