Senior Project Manager

Octave; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Octave is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee IT projects in the Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Geospatial domains. Responsibilities include leading project management, client collaboration, and managing supplier relations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills in English and Dutch, and the ability to handle multiple projects. Join us to help organizations make crucial decisions with mission-critical software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex project management within the IT sector.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in managing renewal contracts and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects from initiation to completion.
• Collaborate with clients to define project scope and objectives.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills in English and Dutch

Analytical and problem-solving

Account management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Job description

Job Location (Short): Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req Id: 3086

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to join our team and oversee IT projects for clients in the Public Safety, Infrastructure and/or Geospatial domain. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex project management within the IT industry, as well as strong communication skills in English and Dutch. Additionally, this role will involve aspects of account management, including managing the renewal process of existing contracts and maintaining critical customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and ensure alignment with business goals and requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and track progress against key milestones and objectives.
• Coordinate project resources, including internal team members, external vendors and third‑party contractors, to ensure effective project execution.
• Monitor project risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies to address potential challenges and obstacles.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders, including clients, project teams, and senior management, and expedite issues as needed.
• Manage client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for project‑related communications and inquiries.
• Identify opportunities for additional projects or services, and work with sales and business development teams to generate new business opportunities.
• Conduct post‑project reviews and lessons‑learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and inform future project delivery.

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in complex project management within the IT sector, and the wider public safety, infrastructure and/or geospatial ecosystem.
• Strong communication skills in English and Dutch with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in account management, including managing renewal contracts and maintaining customer relationships, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify and address project risks and issues in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, etc.

About Octave

Octave provides mission‑critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle – Design, Build, Operate and Protect – where performance, safety, and reliability are non‑negotiable and failure is not an option.

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real‑world conditions and enterprise‑scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.

Octave has more than 7,000 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Why work for Octave?

All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.

Everyone is welcome

At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all.

Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.