Project Planner Shipbuilding

This close client of ours is the leading Dutch developer and builder of marine defense systems. With a strong engineering and yard team, they are delivering world-class complex naval ships to navies around the world. In the current geopolitical climate, the organization is expanding significantly and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.

• New technologies galore: state-of-the-art naval technology, digital twinning, virtual reality, and more.
• Well-established shipyard with a long-lasting track record, part of a global shipbuilding group
• Excellent market outlook: order book filled way into the 2030s and still more projects expected
• Cooperating with knowledgeable colleagues, learning and sharing insights

• +3 years' experience in leading complex technical projects, preferably in the shipbuilding industry 
• BSc.or MSc. degree in Logistics, Operations, or Supply Chain Management, paired with experience in project management 
• Understanding and experience with manufacturing, industrial, or supply chain processes 
• In-depth knowledge of the project management lifecycle, from initial phases through to completion 
• Apply Earned Value Management methodologies to measure and secure project performance 
• Have hands-on experience with project planning tools like Primavera P6 or their equivalents 
• Willing to undergo a background check and hold EU citizenship due to the nature of defense project

• 40 paid holidays per year for excellent work-life balance
• Covered commuting and interviewing costs
• Business Travel Insurance
• Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
• Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers
• Housing search support and registration provided by Van Storm