Vacancy
Technical Project Manager – Engineering Leadership in Maritime Innovation

Referencenumber vacancies-82-A, Nijmegen, Nederland

Electrical
Are you ready to lead groundbreaking engineering projects in the maritime sector? As a Technical Project Manager, you’ll oversee shipbuilding from blueprint to delivery, managing technical teams, interfacing with clients, and steering innovation through hybrid propulsion, smart energy, and automation systems.

Tasks

As the central point of technical coordination, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery. From first contact to commissioning, you are the driver of alignment between customer expectations and technical execution.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Leading and mentoring engineering teams to optimize project efficiency.
  • Acting as a technical liaison between customers, production teams, supply chain, and certifying authorities.
  • Defining and managing project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Organizing FATs and HATs, and regularly visiting client sites.
  • Drafting system requirements, technical documentation, and progress reports.
  • Advising stakeholders, negotiating with suppliers, and managing project deviations.
  • Communicating with internal and external parties to ensure seamless execution.

Job requirements

  • Proven experience managing large-scale engineering projects.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Decisive leadership style and pragmatic mindset.
  • Knowledge of quality, safety, and compliance standards.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Conditions

  • Competitive salary range (if available).
  • Assistance with relocation, visa applications, housing advice, and general support.
  • Note on the 30% tax ruling for the first five years (for positions in the Netherlands).
  • At least 25 days of paid holidays.
  • Compensation for commuting costs.
  • Language course compensation up to €500.
  • Yearly social events.
  • Invitations to industry events and conventions such as METSTRADE, SMM, Offshore Energy.

Company Profile

Our client is a provider of electrical engineering and automation solutions for various industries including marine, offshore, industrial, and infrastructure. It has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, striving to create efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for its clients. The company has a global presence and a team of highly skilled professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services and products.