Damen
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The role
As a PMO Advisor within Damen Workboats, you strengthen the Project Management Office and act as a trusted partner to the project manager. You support the control of planning, progress and integration across projects and at portfolio level, working closely with international yards and supporting disciplines.
Your role is key in maintaining grip on time, cost, quality and risk, while continuously improving PMO processes, standards and tools.
Key responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
Develop, maintain and control project schedules in Primavera P6
Define baselines, progress updates and interfaces with SAP
Progress & Reporting
Collect progress input from internal and external stakeholders
Prepare QTC(R) reports for project teams, clients and project boards
SAP & Data Integration
Create and manage project structures in SAP
Maintain interfaces with P6 and SharePoint and safeguard data quality
Portfolio Management
Support medium-sized and large projects (€5–75M)
Perform scenario planning, risk analysis and portfolio-level reporting
Provide input to the Sales & Operations Planning process
Process Improvement & Digitalisation
Contribute to standardisation of PMO processes, templates and reporting
Support digital transformation and optimisation of PMO tooling
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in PMO support and/or project planning
Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6
Experience with SAP project structures and data integration
Solid understanding of project management processes (e.g. Stage Gates, RACI, EVM, risk management)
Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint; basic knowledge of Power BI and AI tools (e.g. MS Copilot) is a plus
HBO / Bachelor or Master level, preferably in Engineering or Business Administration
IPMA or PMI certification is a plus
Skills & experience
Analytical and highly structured
Strong communicator, able to advise and align stakeholders
Proactive, accurate and solution-oriented
Affinity with continuous improvement and digital tools
Strong command of the English language in an international environment
Why Damen?
Work on complex, international maritime projects
A professional PMO environment with room for growth
Direct impact on project control and portfolio decision-making
Collaboration with driven professionals in a leading global organisation
What we offer
At Damen, we invest today in the future of tomorrow—and we do this together. That’s why we continuously invest in your development, both professionally and personally, so that we keep learning and growing together. Damen offers (for a full-time position):
A dynamic international working environment focused on technology and innovation;
A competitive salary (depending on knowledge and experience) and a profit-sharing scheme;
At least 27 vacation days and 13 additional ADV days;
A strong focus on professional and personal development, among others through our Damen Academy;
An active social network with events and sports activities within the Damen Group;
Participation in a pension scheme;
Travel expense reimbursement for commuting between home and work.
Why join Damen Workboats?
At Damen, you’ll have the opportunity to develop yourself in an international, dynamic work environment. We offer a workplace where innovation, teamwork, and personal growth are at the forefront. Together, we’re shaping the future of the maritime industry!
Ready to come on board?
Apply today and discover how you can contribute to the innovation of workboats at Damen Workboats.
Recruiter:
Gerard Eggink
Email:
gerard.eggink@damen.com
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Are you ready to sail into a new adventure?
Damen was established by two brothers back in 1927. Today, with more than 12,000 employees, operating over 35 shipbuilding and repair yards, the Damen Shipyards Group has earned a leading position in the shipbuilding world. We are an international company that is, at heart, still a family business with family values and a deep respect for our maritime heritage. It is our aim to combine our proven standardisation with the innovations of digitalisation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder
Newbuild
Damen has delivered more than 6,500 vessels in 100 countries and delivers some 175 vessels annually to customers worldwide. Damen’s focus on standardisation, modular construction and keeping vessels on stock leads to short delivery times, low total cost of ownership and reliable performance. We offer a wide range of products including tugs, naval and patrol vessels, high speed craft, ferries, dredging, offshore vessels and superyachts.
Shiprepair & conversion
Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has a worldwide network of 18 repair and conversion yards with drydocks ranging up to 420 x 80 metres. DSC yards have extensive experience – completing more than 1,300 projects every year, from normal drydockings for scheduled maintenance to damage repair, right up to extensive refit and conversion projects.
Services
Being active in the maritime industry demands continuous vessel reliability. For nearly all vessel types Damen offers a broad range of services, including maintenance, spare parts delivery, training and the transfer of shipbuilding know-how.
Components
Damen is also specialised in the design and production of various marine components including propeller nozzles, rudders, special towing winches, anchors, anchor chains and steel works.
Always looking for talent
At Damen we are always looking for professionals, starters and students with a passion for ships. We offer challenging jobs, internships, premium placements or graduation projects both locally and globally, in various job areas.
Investing in talent
As professionals we offer you the ideal environment to continuously develop yourself both technically and personally by coaching you on the job and through various programmes found in the Damen Academy.
We also offer students diverse unique opportunities to get to know the Damen Shipyards Group. Boost your personal development, even before beginning your professional career, through various events and activities.
“Damen has always been a company with a clear focus on innovation. From ground-breaking concepts such as standardised shipbuilding to advanced products such as the SEA Axe Hull, innovation has provided the means for Damen to grow into an established global group of companies.”
We are active across the entire maritime sector and offer jobs in different areas allowing you to grow, develop and define your own career. Whether you are looking for a job in Sales, Design & Proposal, Engineering, Research & Development, Yard Support or Project Management, we will do our best to find the right fit in our Newbuild, Shiprepair & Conversion, Services or Components activities.
Steer your own career
From the first day you join our company, you will have the freedom and responsibility to steer your own course. Damen stands for challenging jobs, personal and professional development and for numerous career opportunities. And, above all, it’s fun to work at Damen!
Are you up for the challenge? Are you a team player who likes to work independently and thinks critically and are you ready to take the lead? Then feel welcome at Damen and spend your future best years with us!
‘’We want to become the most sustainable shipbuilders in the world. Our ambitions lie in circularity and zero-emission sailing!’’
Facts about
Number of employees: 9.000+
Sector: Yacht building, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair
Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master
Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)
Preferred education: Marine technology, mechanical engineering, offshore engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, marine officer, ICT, information technology
Open vacancies: Check career.damen.com