Managing Director

Damen Shipyards Group; Hardinxveld-Giessendam; On-site; EUR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Damen Marine Components in the Netherlands invites an experienced Managing Director to lead its international organisation based in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, with oversight across Germany, Poland, China and other markets.

You will set strategic direction, drive profitability, accelerate innovation and nurture an entrepreneurial culture while partnering with Damen Maritime Ventures and local teams to deliver sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Proven P&L responsibility with international growth experience.
• Experience leading complex, multi-country organisations.
• Strategic vision with hands-on execution and governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Damen Marine Components' international organisation from the Netherlands, driving profitability and growth.
• Set strategic direction, accelerate innovation and ensure operational excellence.
• Balance commercial ambition with corporate governance and entrepreneurial culture.

Skills

P&L leadership

International leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Managing Director – Damen Marine Components — Damen Marine Components (DMC) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Managing Director to lead its international organization based in the Netherlands (Hardinxveld-Giessendam), Germany, Poland, China and other key markets. As the driving force behind DMC's operations, commercial growth and strategic development, you will combine strong leadership with business acumen, technical credibility and a highly approachable leadership style.

• Time type: Full time

The Opportunity

As Managing Director, you hold full responsibility for the company's performance, including profitability, growth, operational excellence and customer satisfaction. You will lead the next phase of DMC's development by strengthening execution, accelerating innovation and ensuring sustainable growth while maintaining DMC's entrepreneurial culture. Working closely with both local management teams and the Damen Maritime Ventures Division, you will successfully balance commercial ambition with corporate governance.

What Success Looks Like

• Being experienced as a visible, approachable and accessible leader who is in it for the long run.
• Delivering sustainable growth, profitability and strong cash flow.
• Strengthening operational performance across production, sales and service activities.
• Driving innovation and digital transformation.
• Building a high-performing, engaged and internationally connected organization.
• Developing trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders and the wider Damen Group.
• Ensuring DMC remains a leading and reliable partner within the marine components market.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced business leader with a proven track record in managing complex international organizations. You combine strategic vision with hands-on execution and are equally comfortable discussing commercial opportunities, operational performance and technical challenges. You are decisive, pragmatic and able to create clarity, focus and momentum.

Key attributes include:

• Proven P&L responsibility and (>5-10 years) experience delivering business growth.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, marine components or technology-driven businesses.
• Commercially savvy with a strategic mindset.
• Authentic people leader.
• Skilled stakeholder manager who builds trust and alignment.
• Readiness for a long term commitment.
• International leadership experience and cultural awareness.
• Ability to drive change while preserving engagement and accountability.

Leadership Style

The successful candidate inspires confidence through clarity, integrity and execution power. You value analytics and show to be courageous in decisions. You create an environment where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement thrive, while maintaining a strong focus on customer value, operational excellence and long-term business success.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected international business and play a key role in shaping the future growth and success of DMC organization within the Damen Maritime Ventures division and broader Damen group.

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning.