Senior Project Manager Engineering

Enza Zaden Services B.V.; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Annual bonus: 15% of salary

25 vacation days + extra days

Overnight accommodation support

Commuting reimbursement

Job summary

Enza Zaden, a leading seed company, seeks a Senior Project Manager Engineering to lead national and international CAPEX initiatives. You will drive complex, multi-disciplinary projects from business case through implementation, collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver sustainable, future-ready machinery solutions.

You will champion project governance, coach teams, and support continuous improvement while traveling domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and experience leading complex projects.
• Familiar with Stage-Gate, LEAN, and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze business requirements and project objectives.
• Define scope, schedules, budgets, and resource needs.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams end-to-end.
• Monitor progress, quality, risks, and changes.
• Coach team members and promote professionalization of PM within Enza Zaden.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Elec.E

Project leadership

Stage-Gate PM

LEAN

Communication

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Strong engineering projects start with smart, future-proof solutions. In this role as Senior Project Manager Engineering, you will lead the delivery of complex national and international CAPEX projects while having the freedom to continuously improve processes, technologies, and ways of working. In doing so, you will contribute to innovative seed processing technologies that help Enza Zaden build a sustainable future.Make a difference as Senior Project Manager EngineeringAs a Senior Project Manager Engineering, you play a key role in delivering technical investment projects that support the further development of our seed processing facilities. You will work on complex, multidisciplinary projects from business case development through implementation, contributing to efficient, sustainable, and future-ready solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, suppliers, and fellow project professionals while working on innovative machinery solutions, process improvements, and international CAPEX projects.In this role, you will be responsible for:Preparing and analyzing business requirements and project objectives;Defining project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements;Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams throughout the entire project lifecycle;Monitoring project progress, quality, risks, and changes;Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring clear and effective communication;Coaching project team members and contributing to the continued professionalization of project management within Enza Zaden.What you bring as out future colleagueAs a Senior Project Manager Engineering, you bring a strong sense of ownership, the ability to influence others, and an entrepreneurial mindset. You know how to align diverse interests within complex projects and leverage your leadership and communication skills to successfully achieve project goals. In addition, you have:A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline;Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects in a technical environment;Knowledge of and experience with Stage-Gate project management, LEAN, and Continuous Improvement methodologies;Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively guide stakeholders through change;A proactive, results-driven approach combined with strong organizational awareness and sensitivity;Willingness to be present at our seed processing facility at least four days per week and to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.Enza Zaden as your employerEnza Zaden is an international family-owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. Together with more than 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we work on vegetable seeds with better flavor, higher yields and strong resistances. We do this from our mission: “Breeding to feed the world.” Every day, more than 480 million people eat vegetables grown from our seeds, and that is something we are very proud of.We are passionate about our work and care about one another. Good ideas are given room to grow and together we keep moving forward. This is how we continue to grow and innovate, both as a company and as colleagues.What you can expect from usWe believe it is important that you can grow in your work and feel good about what you do. That is why we invest in your development, well-being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where you can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment.You can also count on:A position for 38 hours per week;A gross monthly salary between €5.974 and €8.534, based on a full-time workweek of 38 hours and aligned with your knowledge and experience;8.33% vacation allowance and an attractive annual bonus program of 15% of your annual salary, depending on your job level and company performance;25 vacation days, the option to purchase additional vacation days, and one paid vitality day per year, with extra vacation days granted as you get older;A laptop and mobile phone provided by Enza Zaden;A contribution toward overnight accommodation costs if you live farther away from Enza Zaden. This program applies to employees working for Enza Zaden in the Netherlands whose one-way commute exceeds 100 kilometers and 75 minutes;An attractive retirement plan, commuting reimbursement if you live more than 10 kilometers from your workplace and a remote work allowance when working partly from home in consultation with your manager;Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Great to Grow development program, training courses, workshops, and e-learning platform;Plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues outside of your daily work through social events organized by the Staff Association, as well as Young Enza networking events, inspiration sessions, and social gatherings. We also host an annual summer barbecue, Christmas market and New Year’s reception;A strong focus on your health and well-being, including free fresh fruit, healthy lunch options at the office, a bike-to-work program, sports activities through enzActive, and mental well-being support through OpenUp.Let’s connectLooking for a career that grows with you? Apply using the application. You will receive an automatic confirmation within a few minutes. We will let you know the next step within 10 business days.A business case assessment is part of the application process. This role cannot be filled on an interim basis.Do you have questions about the role or the application process? Please feel free to contact Martine Rook, Recruiter, at [e-mail] Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.