Senior Project Manager Engineering

Enza Zaden; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone

Overnight accommodation support

Remote work allowance

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Senior Project Manager Engineering to lead delivery of complex CAPEX projects both nationally and internationally, driving process and technology improvements across seed processing facilities.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, suppliers, and project professionals, manage business cases through implementation, and ensure sustainable, future-ready solutions while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects in a technical environment.
• Knowledge of Stage-Gate, LEAN, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to guide stakeholders through change.
• Proactive, results-driven approach with strong organizational awareness.
• Willingness to be present at the seed processing facility at least four days per week and to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Project leadership

LEAN

Stage-Gate

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Senior Project Manager Engineering

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 this role, you will contribute to innovative seed processing technologies that help Enza Zaden build a sustainable future. Make a difference as Senior Project Manager Engineering As 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 employer

Enza 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.

Great Place To Grow - Breeding to feed the world, creating value for sustainable life and living

What you can expect from us

• 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

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.

This role cannot be filled on an interim basis.