Senior Project Manager - CES See more

Fokker Services Group; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Holiday days

ADV leave days

International environment

Growth opportunities

Friendly colleagues

Job summary

Fokker Services Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end management of high-value aircraft programs within the CES department. You will guide projects through all EPIC lifecycle stages, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery within scope, budget and schedule.

The role requires a strong background in contract and change management, strategic oversight with hands-on execution, and fluency in English and Dutch (B2). IPMA Level B or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing large EPIC projects in a technical or aerospace environment.
• Strong background in contract and change management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, combining strategic oversight with hands-on execution.
• IPMA Level B certification or equivalent project management certification.
• Proficiency in English and Dutch (minimum B2 level).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of large, complex aircraft projects within the CES – Completion and Engineering Services department.
• Manage projects through all EPIC lifecycle phases: Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning and Certification.
• Represent contract owners, Customer and BU Director CES in steering and governance meetings.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, internal and external stakeholders, and ensure delivery on scope, cost, time and quality.

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

As Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for the end-to-end management of large, complex aircraft projects within the CES – Completion and Engineering Services department. You lead projects in the VVIP and Special Mission Aircraft markets with a typical project value ranging from €10 to €50 million.

You manage projects throughout all phases of the EPIC lifecycle Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning and Certification ensuring delivery in line with contractual scope, budget, schedule and quality requirements. Acting as the primary representative of the contract owners, the Customer and the BU Director CES, you lead a multidisciplinary Project Management Team and align technical, commercial and operational interests to successfully deliver high-value, high-complexity programs.

You report hierarchically to the BU Director CES and Head of Large Projects and lead the Project Management Team assigned to your projects.

Your Responsibilities

As Senior Project Manager, you are accountable for the full project lifecycle, from proposal support through project close-out. You support Proposal and Sales Managers during the proposal and sales phases of large projects, contributing to project definition, planning and risk assessment in the process toward contract award.

Following contract award, you take ownership of the contract and manage the Scope of Work (SoW) against agreed cost, quality and timeline objectives. You establish, maintain and execute the Project Management Plan (PMP) and related Project-Specific Procedures (PSP), ensuring clarity, control and alignment throughout project execution.

You are responsible for detailed project planning and coordination, developing closed-network schedules in close collaboration with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Risk management is a core part of the role, requiring you to identify, monitor and mitigate risks from proposal phase through final delivery, supported by clear reporting.

You manage all out-of-scope activities through formal change management procedures, ensuring contractual, financial and operational integrity. Upon project completion, you lead structured project close-out activities and drive continuous improvement through a lessons-learned approach.

How you are valuable to us

• Lead a multidisciplinary Project Management Team to deliver projects on time, within budget and at the required quality level
• Represent the project and Project Team in management, steering and review meetings
• Manage internal and external stakeholders through structured communication and expectation management
• Secure robust financial control, monitoring and reporting in close cooperation with the Project Controller
• Coordinate internal departments and external partners in accordance with the PMP, ensuring EPIC deliverables meet planning, budget and quality requirements

Reporting & Governance

You provide structured reporting in line with the PMP, including:

• KPI reporting to CES Business Unit Management
• Progress and deliverable reporting to the Customer
• Planning and progress updates to internal and external stakeholders
• KPI and sponsor-level reporting to the Steering Group
• Monthly Project Review Management reports with qualitative and quantitative insights

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven experience managing large EPIC projects in a technical or aerospace environment
• Strong background in contract and change management
• Demonstrated leadership skills, combining strategic oversight with hands-on execution
• Project management capability or certification at IPMA Level B
• Proven ability to motivate, empower and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental principles
• Proficiency in English and Dutch (minimum B2 level)
• A reference check is part of our recruitment process.

Employee Quote

As one of the major independent players in the aerospace industry, we handle a diverse range of aircraft types. From commercial airliners to specialized military vehicles, each kind of vehicle finds its way to us, making our work both varied and challenging

Danny Vos
Aircraft Mechanic

Employee Quote

We consider diversity and inclusion incredibly important; we believe that everyone deserves a fair chance. As the saying goes, diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance as well. This is what Fokker Services Group stands for

Employee Quote

Each day at Fokker Services Group brings unique challenges that push me to think creatively, while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire me to grow both professionally and personally. The dynamic environment here continuously motivates me to exceed my potential and make a real impact

Where you will be working

A company with over a hundred years of experience, innovation, knowledge and expertise coursing through our veins. Our cross-departmental approach and tailor-made solutions are making their mark on the future of aerospace innovation. With our welcoming and friendly culture, we are more than just colleagues. We are a team of friends committed to both fun and development in the workplace. This enthusiasm and ongoing performance development ensures that our employees commit to Fokker Services Group for the long-term.

We are pioneers and we are dauntless. It's no coincidence that we're a global player in the field of aircraft maintenance and advancement. Together with our keen and initiative-taking colleagues, we work on the most innovative and advanced solutions aiming at creating a more sustainable and optimal aerospace sector. We continue to push the boundaries of possibility. And that's how we make sure we keep aircraft where they belong: in the air!

The Team

Working at Fokker Services Group gives you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, with innovative thinking and cooperation with a no-nonsense culture as the core. You will be guided by professional and resolute colleagues, which will give you the knowledge and experience to further boost your career.

You will work in a dynamic project environment, typically managing a portfolio of approximately three projects in different EPIC phases. Your core team consists of around 10 professionals, including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Proposal Managers, Planners and Sales Managers. Successful execution requires close collaboration with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Production, Component Maintenance and Commercial teams, as well as frequent interaction with customers and project sponsors.

We also offer you:

• A competitive salary matching your knowledge and experience
• Flexible hours
• When working fulltime (40 hours), you have 27-29 holiday days and 13 ADV leave days per year
• A challenging international working environment
• An insider's look into the innovative world of aviation
• A lot of room for professional and personal growth
• Fun colleagues (trust us, we are not biased)