Maritime Simulator Project Lead Rotterdam Remote-Friendly

VSTEP Simulation; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch and snacks at office

25 holidays / 200 holiday hours

Bike lease with €25/month contribution

International team culture

Visit production sites worldwide

Job summary

VSTEP Simulation in Rotterdam is seeking a Project Manager to deliver complex maritime simulators on time and within budget. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and production, acting as the primary client contact from kickoff to handover.

The role requires 3–5 years of project management experience, familiarity with Stage-Gate, strong English, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a project management role, preferably in maritime or related industrial sector.
• Experience with milestone-driven frameworks such as Stage-Gate and phased project delivery.
• Strong written and spoken English (Dutch is a plus).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a structured, organized approach.
• Proactive in spotting and solving problems before they grow; Dutch work permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Track progress across engineering, supply chain, and production to ensure timely delivery of simulators.
• Manage full project lifecycle from requirements to commissioning and handover to Support Team.
• Report project status, flag risks early, and take corrective action or escalate as needed.
• Write and maintain clear project documentation for internal and external use, with emphasis on navy projects.
• Coordinate hardware and software delivery and keep clients as main point of contact throughout.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

English language

Maritime industry knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

VSTEP Simulation in Rotterdam is seeking a Project Manager to deliver complex maritime simulators on time and within budget. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and production, acting as the primary client contact from kickoff to handover.

The role requires 3–5 years of project management experience, familiarity with Stage-Gate, strong English, and excellent stakeholder management.