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Project Manager

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Posted on Jan 21, 2026

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About Us

Damen Specialized Vessels (DSV) offers a range of innovative, mainly Engineered to Order (ETO) vessels, fulfilling current and developing market demands, with well-balanced levels of quality, service, price, and delivery time thereby providing optimal solutions for our clients.

Our goal is to develop, design, and construct maritime projects for various markets like e.g. defense & security, public transport, offshore and dredging.

As Project Manager, you will be assigned to DSV Project Management Department and will report to the Manager Projects DSV. The Project Management department within Damen Specialized Vessels is responsible for the full execution of our new build projects, both for single and multiple vessels.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, communicative Project Manager for our DSV Project Management Department. The vacancy is for 40 hours per week and based in our head office in Gorinchem.

As Project Manager at Damen Specialized Vessels, you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of our vessels and you will be responsible for the on time realization of the vessels, often build at an international production location. It is your task to guarantee on time delivery, within budget, and in accordance with the quality specifications set by different stakeholders. As a Project Manager you will manage the multi-disciplinary team and be accountable for managing the engineering, supply chain and production activities for our vessels built at our yards

Key accountabilities

Your tasks & responsibilities as Project Manager include:

• Kicking off the project, determines scope of work and drawing-up the project plans and deliverables in collaboration with the Project Team;
• Monitors progress of Engineering, deliverables of Supply Chain and progress of Production to ensure timely delivery of the vessel(s) to our customers;
• Identifies Project Risks and determines mitigation actions;
• Safeguards HSE and quality standards throughout all project phases;
• Inform stakeholders on a regular basis with project status regarding, timing, quality, risks, costs and contractual requirements;
• Managing of disturbances in the process which might impact time, quality and costs;
• Delivery of vessels to clients, fulfilling our contractual requirements and handing over the project after successful delivery to our Services department responsible for the warranty project;
• Following up the vessel during the warranty phase to ensure feedback for product improvement;
• · Improving processes and products at design and detail level in relation to the various sub-processes, such as the engineering, construction, and procurement processes, and a reduction of failure costs and an improvement in quality.

Skills & experience

• Bachelor or Master preferable in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Maritime Technology or Electric and automation;
• Proven experience in Project Management in a multi disciplinary team;
• At least 3-5 years experience in a similar position preferably in a Maritime environment;
• The ability to set priorities, take a process-centered approach, and maintain overview;
• Organizational skills, a quality conscious focus and a flexible and customer-oriented personality.;;
• Team player who is able to oversee the red lines in project and socially skilled, motivating the team to go the extra mile;
• Result oriented with a keen eye for organizational sensitivity;
• Communicative with all levels from production to executive level;
• Good communication skills (both oral and written) in both Dutch and English.

What we offer

The DSV Project Management Department consists of approx. 15 young professionals. We are eager to develop ourselves and deliver our clients the best vessels on time and within budget. We are a growing organization where innovation is the driving force. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and that's why we continue to grow and innovate and offer plenty of opportunities.

We offer you :

• Personal guidance, freedom, varied work and a work environment where your opinion counts;
• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level;
• A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
• Continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy (including Leadership & Management development programs);
• An open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines;
• An active social environment in terms of business culture, events and sports;
• At least 40 days of annual leave (fulltime);
• Travel allowance;
• Profit sharing & pension allowance.