Project Management Officer

VTTI; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus opportunity

Good pension scheme

27 days of paid annual leave

Flexible working hours

Laptop and iPhone

Healthy snacks and fresh fruit

Development and training opportunities

Dynamic, international work environment

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a highly motivated Project Management Officer to join their Business ERP Development Project team. In this hybrid role, you will blend traditional PMO responsibilities with project controlling functions, ensuring strategic oversight and financial governance. You will manage project budgets, analyze financial data, and collaborate across departments to ensure project success. With a commitment to sustainability and a dynamic workplace culture, this opportunity allows you to contribute to the future of energy while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in PMO and project controlling functions.
• Strong financial acumen with budget management and forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, costs, and forecasts using financial tracking systems.
• Collaborate with finance for accurate reporting and support cost-benefit analyses.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Budget Management

Cost Control

Financial Forecasting

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Project

Jira

Job description

VTTI Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Project Management Officer

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Management Officer (PMO) to join our Business ERP Development Project team. This role is a hybrid position combining traditional PMO responsibilities with project controlling functions, ensuring both strategic oversight and financial governance of the project. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, have experience in financial project tracking, and be proficient in project management methodologies.

Why choose VTTI?

VTTI is at the forefront of the global energy transition, managing over 10 million cubic meters of storage capacity across five continents. We fuel the future by investing in sustainable solutions and building the renewable value chain. Our core values: Passion, Agility, Integrity, Connection, and Care drive everything we do, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic workplace.

Your responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project budgets, costs, and forecasts through an effective financial tracking system.
• Analyze financial data, identify variances, and provide recommendations to ensure budget compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and project managers for accurate financial reporting and support in cost-benefit analyses, financial models, and investment appraisals.
• Validate invoices, process cost allocations, and perform financial reconciliations.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, and milestones while tracking progress against objectives and critical deadlines.
• Identify and escalate risks, issues, or deviations, and support the development of mitigation plans.
• Create dashboards and KPIs to report on project performance and ensure adherence to governance and compliance requirements.
• Manage project documentation, ensuring version control and accessibility, and track key decisions, action items, and change requests.
• Support change control processes by monitoring scope adjustments and their financial impacts.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and status updates for stakeholders, ensuring alignment between project teams, finance, and leadership.
• Facilitate project meetings, including agenda preparation, minute taking, and follow-up tracking.
• Monitor financial, operational, and scheduling risks, ensuring timely issue resolution and escalation when necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience (2-3 years) in both PMO and project controlling functions, ideally within ERP or IT projects.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management, cost control, and forecasting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling tools.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, PMP) is a plus.

What we offer

• A competitive salary with a bonus opportunity linked to performance.
• A good pension scheme with a personal contribution of only 5% for a comfortable future.
• 27 days of paid annual leave.
• Flexible working hours, you are in charge of your own calendar.
• A laptop and iPhone (incl. personal use).
• Healthy snacks and fresh fruit available throughout the day.
• Full-time employment with development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic, international work environment that values diversity.
• The chance to shape the future of energy with a global leader.

How to Apply

Interested? Please submit your application exclusively via LinkedIn. Applications sent via direct messages or personal inquiries will not be considered.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and Project Management
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Oil and Gas, and Chemical Manufacturing