Senior Project Manager

Description

Full-time senior project manager role based on site in Amsterdam, a semi-industrial location with experimental installations and laboratories.

You report to the Project Director. The posting also names the Portfolio Manager as the reporting line for investment projects at the Amsterdam site.

Your direct reports are Project Managers and project team members.

The company is growing quickly in the Nordics and is building up its project management team to serve a growing portfolio of global clients.

The company delivers Net Zero programmes for major global clients from more than 112 offices worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic business objectives into projects that are delivered safely, in line with regulations, on budget and on schedule.
• Lead multidisciplinary CAPEX projects covering facility infrastructure, research installations, HVAC and utilities, from identification through commissioning, qualification, handover and operational start-up.
• Manage several projects each year, with total investment values between €5 million and €10 million.
• Set the scope, schedule, budget, milestones, risks and deliverables so that projects meet safety, quality, time and cost requirements.
• Write project and execution plans and secure the resources, expertise and support they need.
• Coordinate project execution and manage internal and external stakeholders across the full project lifecycle.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and build a culture of collaboration, ownership and results.
• Work with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Finance, Procurement, Engineering and other departments as needed.
• Build working relationships with EPCM partners, consultancy firms, contractors and suppliers.
• Act as the main contact for sponsors, management, project teams and external partners, and report progress, budgets, risks, KPIs and outcomes transparently.
• Spot risks, deviations and bottlenecks, plan mitigation measures and escalate when needed.
• Make sound decisions on technical, operational and organisational problems.
• Lead conceptual studies, feasibility analyses and investment proposals, turning business needs into workable technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with engineering, safety, quality and corporate standards, including qualification and validation requirements.
• Own project documentation, as-built records, handover documents, training and formal project closure.
• Advise Portfolio Management on progress, risks, investment trade-offs and priorities across the portfolio.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardise work processes and professionalise project management within the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree at HBO level or equivalent, preferably in a technical field.
• At least 7 years of experience with industrial implementation or capital investment projects.
• Fluent in English and Dutch at C1 level, with strong verbal and written communication in both. This is a must.
• An advantage: experience in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical or food industry.
• Experience with construction projects and with installing and implementing technical systems.
• A proven track record in complex project planning, execution and budget management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing external partners.
• You are highly aware of quality and safety.
• You work independently, take initiative and set priorities well.
• Strong analytical skills to spot risks, dependencies and improvement opportunities early.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office tools.
• A service and customer focus, with attention to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Good communication across all levels, from management and operations to technical specialists.
• Strong leadership: you motivate teams, give direction and deliver results.

Conditions

Full-time, on-site work in Amsterdam.

SOX control responsibilities may form part of the role, where applicable.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

• A flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.