Project Manager

AWL; Harderwijk; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days

13 ADV days

PME pension plan

Job summary

AWL in the Netherlands is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, international multidisciplinary projects in a high-tech environment. You will drive strategy, planning, and execution across Mechanical Engineering, Software, Hardware, and Robotics, coordinating global teams to meet customer goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, Industrial Automation, or Mechanical Engineering, and a willingness to travel about 10–15% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level working and thinking ability, with degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or similar (required).
• Willing to travel and work abroad ~10–15% of time.
• Owns projects, maintains clear overview, sets priorities, and delivers results in a complex environment.
• Strong relationship builder who can influence and guide others to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage and deliver multiple projects within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Motivate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across Mechanical Engineering, Software, Hardware, and Robotics.
• Proactively manage contracts to ensure clear, transparent, and verifiable agreements.
• Manage technical and financial risks of projects and coordinate closely with the customer.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering & Management / Industrial Automation / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• A competitive gross monthly salary between €4,600 and €6,900, depending on your knowledge and experience;
• A versatile, challenging, and dynamic position in an international high-tech working environment;
• An attractive benefits package in accordance with the Metalektro Collective Labor Agreement, including 27 vacation days, 13 additional leave days (ADV), and a pension plan through the PME pension fund;
• A challenging workplace that encourages creativity and development, giving you the opportunity to continuously grow as a professional;
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development through the AWL Academy, offering more than 50 training courses, complemented by our Boost Your Life vitality program and a net contribution toward a gym membership through Bedrijfsfitness Nederland.

What Do We Offer

• A competitive gross monthly salary between €4,600 and €6,900, depending on your knowledge and experience;
• A versatile, challenging, and dynamic position in an international high-tech working environment;
• An attractive benefits package in accordance with the Metalektro Collective Labor Agreement, including 27 vacation days, 13 additional leave days (ADV), and a pension plan through the PME pension fund;
• A challenging workplace that encourages creativity and development, giving you the opportunity to continuously grow as a professional;
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development through the AWL Academy, offering more than 50 training courses, complemented by our Boost Your Life vitality program and a net contribution toward a gym membership through Bedrijfsfitness Nederland.

What Do We Expect

• Experience in machine building, industrial automation, or a technical B2B project environment;
• A bachelor’s-level working and thinking ability, supported by a completed degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical field;
• Since our machines are delivered around the world, you are willing to travel and work abroad approximately 10–15% of your time;
• You take ownership of your projects and are able to maintain a clear overview, set priorities, and deliver results, even in a complex environment;
• You are a strong relationship builder who knows how to bring people along, set clear expectations, and achieve results through influence and direction.

About This Vacancy

Your biggest challenge as a Project Manager is working in an international, multidisciplinary environment where you’ll navigate a wide range of factors and variables. Since every project comes with its own challenges and risks, you are the driving force that brings the project team together and leads it toward success. From strategy to execution, and from concept to final delivery, your goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for both the customer and the project team.

Working closely with your team and drawing on your technical expertise, you set the direction and manage multiple projects at different stages for customers around the world.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Successfully managing and delivering multiple projects within the agreed scope, timeline, and budget;
• Motivating and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across Mechanical Engineering, Software, Hardware, and Robotics;
• Proactively managing contracts and ensuring agreements are clear, transparent, and verifiable;
• Managing the technical and financial risks of your projects and coordinating closely with the customer.

Your personality

We believe an entrepreneurial and flexible mindset is essential for success in this role. You easily translate project developments into concrete actions, bring people together, and perform well under time pressure and tight deadlines.

You have a strong sense of responsibility, are decisive, and know how to motivate your colleagues to take action while balancing courage with tact.

Application process

• Your application Great that you’ve applied! We’ll review your application carefully and get back to you within a week.
• First interview You’ll meet with a recruiter and/or hiring manager to discuss your experience, motivation, and the role.
• The next interview A deeper conversation with the team about the (technical) aspects of the role and how you would collaborate day to day.
• The assessment Depending on the role, we may include a practical or skills assessment.
• The offer When it’s a match, we’ll share an offer and walk you through next steps to join AWL.