Programme Manager Construction&Manufacturing

PUM; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

13th-month bonus

WFH allowance

Commuting allowance

28 days holiday

Pension plan

Vitality budget

Job summary

PUM is seeking a Programme Manager Construction and Manufacturing to drive strategic programme development, build a dynamic expert community, and match client requests with qualified professionals across countries. You will shape project delivery, monitor trends, and ensure high-impact outcomes while partnering with in-country teams.

You will lead diverse teams, foster collaboration with volunteers, and contribute to a growing, professional ecosystem focused on sustainable construction and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10 years of experience and/or strong affinity with construction and manufacturing, with a track record in strategy and business planning.
• Background in programme management and team leadership; experience with volunteers is a plus.
• Strong intercultural communication skills and ability to collaborate with international colleagues.
• Data-driven mindset with focus on impact, quality and results; comfortable with digital tools.
• Fluent in English; French or Spanish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide programme plans with clear propositions to strengthen sustainable construction and manufacturing ecosystems, ensuring alignment with goals and partnerships.
• Monitor programme developments and trends, anticipate future demand, and position experts proactively.
• Assess project requests, differentiate between technical needs and general business support in consultation with country managers.
• Translate client requests into actionable project proposals ensuring strong match between needs and expert skills.
• Act as an ambassador for diversity, growing a strong and inclusive expert community.
• Manage programme data and knowledge, capturing insights and sharing across projects to maximise impact.
• Coordinate project planning, support efficient delivery, identify and map strategic partnerships.

Skills

Programme management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Intercultural communication

Volunteer collaboration

Business development

Stakeholder management

Data-driven

English fluency

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Dynamics 365

Job description

Programme Manager Construction&Manufacturing

As programme manager Construction and Manufacturing you understand the essential role these industries play in infrastructure development, industrial growth,employmentand sustainable urbanisation. You bring proven experience and/or a strong affinity with both industries and combine technical and engineeringexpertisewith a solid understanding of business operations,innovationand value chain collaboration. Are you ready to drive change across the broader construction and manufacturing ecosystem, lead our community of experts and make a real impact? This is your opportunity!

About PUM

PUM is a unique NGO committed to making a positive impact on a global scale. With a network of 1,200 skilled voluntary experts, we collaborate with ambitious entrepreneurs in 26 countries and 12 programmes, sharing expertise to strengthen business ecosystems and create economic, social, and environmental value. We work closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the organisations that support them. We believe in the power of collaboration and in the magic that happens when diverse perspectives come together; Together we grow!

The role

As programme manager you will be part of the programmes department, consisting of 12 programme managers and led by the head of programmes. You are responsible for developing programme strategies aligned with organisational goals and partnership opportunities, building a strong expert community, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully with lasting impact. You will translate client requests into clear project proposals, enabling effective matching between clients and experts, in close collaboration with our in‑country managers and their team of representatives. Your daily activities will be varied and challenging:

• You develop and guide programme plans with clear propositions to strengthen sustainable and resilient construction and manufacturing ecosystems, ensuring alignment with PUM’s goals and evolving priorities, including partnership development.
• You monitor programme developments and trends, anticipate future demand, and proactively position experts.
• You assess project requests, distinguishing between specialised technical needs and general business support, in consultation with the in‑country managers.
• You translate client requests into actionable project proposals and ensure a strong match between client needs and expert skills.
• You are an ambassador for diversity, growing a strong and inclusive expert community and ensuring the right expertise is ready to meet future needs.
• You manage programme data and knowledge, capturing insights and sharing them across projects and the expert community to maximise impact and learning.
• You coordinate project planning, manage data to support efficient delivery, and contribute as a key stakeholder by leveraging your knowledge and network to support the identification and mapping of strategic partnerships.
• You ensure compliance with organisational policies and objectives in all projects.

Who are you?

As programme manager Construction and Manufacturing you understand the full lifecycle, from architectural design and engineering solutions tailored to local contexts, to production processes, project execution, quality management and long-term maintenance. You are familiar with themes such as process optimisation, prefabrication and modular construction, production technologies, digital manufacturing, machinery and tool design, health and process safety, cost control and environmental management systems. You acknowledge the importance of delivering flexibility, high quality and smart, practical solutions, while strengthening collaboration between contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and public stakeholders.

Does this sound like you?

• You are a proactive, hands‑on and strategic thinker with a Bachelor’s or Master’s working and thinking level.
• You bring 10 years of experience and/or a strong affinity with construction and manufacturing, combined with a relevant network and a strong understanding of strategy and business planning, including management, marketing, finance and operations.
• You have a background in programme management and team leadership; experience working with volunteers is considered a plus.
• You understand the business realities faced by SMEs and organisations in diverse and often challenging environments.
• You thrive as a team player, using strong intercultural communication skills to work effectively with a diverse, international group of colleagues.
• You thrive in an organisation in growth and transition and enjoy contributing to further professionalisation.
• You are data‑driven, with a strong focus on impact, quality and results, and are comfortable using digital tools, including Microsoft 365 and Dynamics.
• You are fluent in English; French or Spanish is an advantage.
• You are available for 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE).

What we offer

This position at PUM offers a competitive salary ranging from €3.946 to €5.637 gross per month based on a full-time (37.5 hours) contract. We provide numerous perks, including an 8% holiday allowance, a 13th‑month bonus, 'working‑from‑home' and commuting allowances, 28 days of holiday, a pension plan, a vitality budget, and more. Our stunning office, conveniently located within walking distance of The Hague Central Station, boasts breathtaking views. Pre‑screening is part of the selection process. At PUM, we celebrate diversity and inclusion as essential pillars of our organisation. We embrace the uniqueness of each individual, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive by being their authentic selves.

• Building a brighter future: Contribute to the sustainable development of communities, cultivating a profound sense of fulfilment
• Optimal knowledge utilisation: Put your expertise to its best use, making tangible impact on businesses worldwide.
• Continuous learning: Embrace new perspectives and gain insights by connecting with diverse people and cultures.
• Building a professional network: Collaborate with a vast network of stakeholders, including institutional funders, government entities, and NGOs.
• International exposure: Immerse yourself in a multicultural environment, broadening your horizons.