Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bike lease

Lunch & snacks

Holidays 25 days + 200 hours

Keti-Koti holiday

Hybrid work

Job summary

VSTEP, based in Rotterdam, is seeking a Project Manager to deliver the most complex maritime simulators on time and within budget. You will own projects from kick-off to handover, coordinating engineering, supply chain and production, and you will be the main point of contact for clients worldwide.

The role requires 3–5 years in project management, experience with Stage-Gate or similar milestones, strong English, Dutch is a plus, and a Dutch work permit.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar project management role, preferably in maritime or related industrial sector (naval, logistics, or manufacturing).
• Experience with milestone-driven frameworks such as Stage-Gate and phased project delivery.
• Strong written and spoken English (Dutch is a plus).
• A structured, organised, quality-focused way of working.
• Proactive at spotting and solving problems before they grow.
• A valid Dutch work permit and Dutch driving license (category B).

Responsibilities

• Track progress across engineering, supply chain, and production to ensure timely delivery of the simulators.
• Manage the full project lifecycle: requirements, concept design, procurement, delivery, and commissioning.
• Report on project status, flag risks early, and take corrective action or accelerate issues when needed.
• Write and maintain clear project documentation for internal and external use, with emphasis on naval projects.
• Manage expectations and maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stage-Gate

Maritime industry

English proficiency

Dutch language

Driving license B

Job description

VSTEP is looking for a Project Manager to deliver our most complex projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications.

VSTEP is a growing maritime simulation company based in Rotterdam. We build simulators that combine our own software with hardware tailored to each client, and we supply them to training centers, schools, and navies around the world. Our work helps prepare the people who keep ships and crews safe at sea.

The company consists out of around 70 people with diverse backgrounds from all over the world. We believe this diversity makes the company a great place to work where there is room for growth and learning.

What you'll do

You'll manage large, long-lead navy projects, and you'll be accountable for overseeing the engineering, supply chain, and sometimes production of the simulators we build in-house and ship worldwide. You own each project from kick-off to handover to our Support Team, and it's your job to deliver on time, on budget, and to the agreed quality. You'll coordinate hardware and software delivery, keep our internal technical teams aligned, and stay the client's main point of contact throughout.

Main responsibilities

• Track progress across engineering, supply chain, and progress of production to ensure timely delivery of the Simulator(s) to our customers
• Manage the full project lifecycle: requirements, concept design, procurement, delivery, and commissioning
• Report on project status, flag risks early, and take corrective action or take corrective action or accelerate the issue if necessary
• Write and maintain clear project documentation for internal and external use, with extra care on navy projects
• Manage expectations and keep strong communication with internal and external stakeholders

You have:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar project management role, preferably in maritime or a related industrial sector (naval, logistics, or manufacturing)
• Experience with milestone-driven frameworks such as Stage-Gate, and phased project delivery
• Strong written and spoken English (Dutch is a plus)
• A structured, organised, quality-focused way of working
• Proactive at spotting and solving problems before they grow
• A valid Dutch work permit
• A Dutch driving license (category B)
• Knowledge of logistics and export (a plus)

You are:

• Truly focused on the small details
• Hands-on at every stage, happy to get into the workshop rather than manage the project from a distance
• Client-facing. You can sit with a client and turn complex technical details into clear, simple answers that are useful to them
• Happy to work in smaller team where you get to share your knowledge and learn from others.
• Direct. You say what you mean, and you're honest about what you know and what you don't
• Based in the Netherlands, preferably in the Rotterdam Area
• Available 40 hours a week
• The chance to visit and support production sites worldwide during key project phases
• Real ownership of international projects from start to finish
• An international team that actually enjoys working together
• Lunch and unlimited snacks at the office
• 25 annual holidays / 200 holiday hours based on a 40-hour contract
• Keti-Koti on the first of July, as an extra holiday
• Lease a bike, with a 25 euro monthly contribution from us
• A competitive salary based on your experience
• This is primarily an office-based position in which you need to oversee the project, with the freedom to work from home whenever it's possible or needed for you
  

We, at VSTEP, are determined to make the world safer and more sustainable by developing innovative maritime and safety training simulation solutions. Our vision is to ensure that at least one third of the maritime industry has obtained their skills through our simulation technology. It is our mission to build the most advanced and highly interactive, immersive, innovative and user-focused simulation solutions. In order to build great products, we have set five leading values on how we work within VSTEP: Collaboration, Quality, Innovation, Trust and Dedication. Curious to understand what this entails in detail? You can read more about our mission, vision and values here .

• A flexible and international work environment In Rotterdam. We work in a hybrid remote-office approach.
• The chance to work on different international projects.
• Working with top-of-the-line technology, building software for Maritime Class A Simulators with an experienced team.
• You can choose your own working hours between 07:00 and 19:00.
• Full-time or part-time contract.
• 25 annual holidaysbased on a full-time contract.
• Competitive salary based on experience and benefits.
• Access toGoodHabitz, the platform we use to foster personal growth. With its 100 online courses in all kinds of fields, you will find something that suits your interests!

At our company, your professional journey is a priority. We believe in nurturing your potential, fostering new skills, and unlocking career paths that align with your aspirations. Your success is our success, and we’re committed to investing in your continuous learning and advancement. Join us to embark on a journey of professional growth and unlock your full potential.

GoodHabitzoffers users more than 100 online courses in all kinds of fields, ranging from personal efficiency to Microsoft Office, from management to social media, and from health & safety to commercial skills. There are 20+ languages in total with 25+ unique learning methods for employees to take full advantage of. UseGoodHabitzto improve your soft skills and grow as a professional at VSTEP.

Within VSTEP we strive to minimize our impact on the environment. We do this in small ways, as selecting carefully what we buy for our company lunch and encouraging our colleagues to travel to the office the Dutch way, by bike.

Additionally, our office is built with green, sustainable materials to ensure we stand by our commitment to make the world a better place.

But the products of VSTEP stand out most, since they offer the most environment-friendly benefits: starting with our simulators which are considered as the least energy consuming ones in the market. VSTEP’s technology enables its simulator hardware to be run on relatively limited amount of PCs compared to other simulator systems. On top, it is a given fact that training by simulation has many benefits over real life training, including being environmentalfriendlyand energy saving.

We are always open to discussing and implementing our employees’ ideas for improving sustainability.

With nearly 20 years of experience as a simulator developer, VSTEP understands its customers' needs and the way to realise them.