Job | Sr. Project Manager – Frigates & OPV | Den Helder

Den Helder, Nederland

Job description

Role: Senior Project Manager – Frigates & Offshore Patrol Vessels
Work location: Den Helder, the Netherlands; working from home possible after onboarding
Start: 1 December 2026, preferred
Duration: One year, with possible extension
Contract: Employment contract
Hours: 32–40 hours per week
Language: Dutch
Focus: Complex naval maintenance projects, project recovery and structured improvement programmes

Due to the military nature of the project, we will only consider candidates with Dutch nationality who are willing to undergo MIVD screening. Appointment is subject to a positive security clearance (VGB) outcome.

Where You’ll Work

You will join a naval organisation responsible for maintaining vessels and their systems throughout their lifecycle. The projects section coordinates scheduled maintenance and modifications for frigates and offshore patrol vessels, working with internal specialists and external contractors.

Alongside project managers, project planners, ship coordinators and project support colleagues, you will take responsibility for technically complex projects that have stalled or require corrective action. These projects involve multiple commissioning stakeholders and interconnected subprojects, requiring clear agreements, practical improvements and consistent follow-through.

What You’ll Do

Assess stalled or problematic projects, identify the causes and agree an improvement programme with stakeholders.
Implement structured improvements and restore project control within revised, agreed delivery parameters.
Prepare and maintain Project Initiation Documentation (PID), defining the agreed activities and deliverables.
Coordinate delivery of the activities set out in the PID and verify their completion.
Prepare and update plans covering activities, milestones, financial commitments, payments, personnel and material resources.
Manage interconnected subprojects and stakeholder requirements while controlling quality, time and cost within delegated limits.
Maintain a risk register, identify risks early and take action to reduce their impact.
Report periodically on progress and results, recommending changes or corrective actions where required.

Profile

What You Bring

Must-haves:

A completed bachelor’s-level qualification in a technical discipline or Business Administration.
IPMA-D, PRINCE2 Foundation or an equivalent project management certification.
At least 10 years of demonstrable experience as a project manager or project leader in technically complex settings, including projects exceeding €10 million and preparation of project management documentation such as PID.
At least five years of demonstrable interim experience within the past 10 years. This must include assessing the current situation, preparing an improvement plan, aligning with stakeholders, implementing structured improvements and demonstrating the results achieved.
Analytical and influencing skills at competency level 4; communication, planning and organising, collaboration and results orientation at level 3, assessed during the verification interview.
Good spoken and written Dutch.
A VCA-VOL certificate by the start of the assignment.
Availability for at least 32 hours per week.
Dutch nationality, consent to being proposed and willingness to cooperate with MIVD screening, including initiating the VGB application immediately after a successful verification interview.
A Dutch CV of no more than four A4 pages that clearly demonstrates the required qualifications and experience, with original relevant diplomas available for verification.

Nice to have:

At least 15 years of demonstrable project management or project leadership experience in technically complex settings.
A completed qualification or training programme in change management.
Experience with naval shipbuilding and maintenance.

What’s In It For You?

For Employment Candidates, You Can Expect:

A salary that reflects your experience, knowledge and responsibilities.
An employment contract for one year, with the possibility of continuing.
An attractive STIPP Plus pension scheme with a total contribution of 23.4%. You contribute 7.5%, while we cover the remaining 15.9%.
8% holiday allowance, paid annually in May.
30 vacation days per year, giving you plenty of time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre for your commute.
The opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your expertise has a real impact on the final result.
A Dutch-speaking working environment.
Networking: life outside work also matters - that's why we enjoy spending time together through sports activities, team outings, our annual company party, and other social events throughout the year.

Interested?

Have you helped complex technical projects get back on track? Send me your Dutch CV or contact me directly. I can tell you more about the naval maintenance scope, working arrangements, and screening process.

monica.barbulescu@multi.engineering
+31 6 86828755

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