Project Manager-Hardware

Darwin Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a technical background. You will manage full project lifecycles in a high-tech scale-up environment, working within a collaborative team to innovate solutions. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of technical project management experience and a relevant degree in engineering. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Dynamic international environment

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in technical project management, preferably in high-tech environments.
• Strong technical affinity with system integration or multidisciplinary product development.
• Affinity or experience with maritime environments or underwater technologies is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycles, from concept and planning to delivery and post-implementation.
• Coordinate internal teams across R&D, engineering, and operations.
• Act as the key contact for customers and suppliers.

Skills

Technical project management

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrotechnical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycles, from concept and planning to delivery and post-implementation.
• Coordinate internal teams across R&D, engineering, and operations.
• Act as the key contact for customers and suppliers, ensuring technical and delivery expectations are met.
• Oversee supplier relationships, outsourcing activities, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project timelines, risks, budgets, and milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical, electronic, and software components.
• Track progress and report regularly to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support trials, field testing, and customer feedback integration.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A key project role in a high-tech scale‑up with real impact.
• A dynamic international environment with short decision lines and plenty of room to grow.
• A fun and collaborative team culture where innovation and initiative are valued.

Requirements

You are a proactive, hands‑on project manager with a technical edge and a passion for building innovative solutions. You have:

• 3-5 years of experience in technical project management, preferably in high‑tech or hardware‑related environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrotechnical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical field.
• Strong technical affinity with system integration or multidisciplinary product development.
• Experience working with external suppliers and managing outsourced activities.
• Proactive and structured mindset, with strong communication and coordination skills.
• Affinity or experience with maritime environments or underwater technologies is a strong plus.
• Fluency in English and Dutch.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Oliver Stewart