IT Project Manager (Mid-level)

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ABOUT US

Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

THE ROLE

As a Mid-level IT Project Manager at Damen Naval, you will ensure timely delivery of in-house IT projects to enhance business solutions and optimize our IT environment. You will collaborate with internal customers to draft and approve specifications, and manage stakeholder engagement to ensure the adoption of new solutions. Your projects will cover IT infrastructure improvements, business applications, and digital collaboration platforms. Effective stakeholder management is crucial as you build collaborative teams from various IT disciplines. Regular work from our headquarters in Vlissingen is required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and deliver IT projects end-to-end, maintaining continuous focus on progress and stakeholder engagement.


• Create clear forecasts based on necessary resources, including budget, timelines, and external resources.


• Define required capabilities over the project timeline and assign (external) project members accordingly.


• Proactively monitor and mitigate risks that threaten project success.


• Identify and manage dependencies with other projects for seamless integration and execution.


• Report key metrics to stakeholders on project status, development, risks, and issues.


• Strive towards improvements in project (portfolio) management.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of (junior) project management experience delivering IT projects within business environments with multiple stakeholders.


• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills to create buy-in and engagement.


• Knowledge and experience with waterfall and/or Agile/Scrum project methodologies.


• Willingness to learn from senior colleagues and business partners.


• Relevant master's or bachelor's degree, preferably supplemented with project management qualifications.


• Ability to work frequently on-site at our offices in Vlissingen and Schiedam.


• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.


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  Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.

  
  


• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

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  A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.

  
  


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  27 holidays and 13 ADV days.

  
  


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  Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.

  
  


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  PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.

  
  


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  Profit sharing based on company results.

  
  


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  Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.

  
  


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  Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

  
  

OTHER

Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.


• Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).


• Notice period / possible starting date.

For more information about this vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website , the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via .


Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.


A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.


Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.