Damen Shipyards (Vlissingen)
We are Damen
Damen is a family owned business that stands for fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship. We believe that our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers offer humanity a growing range of possibilities in terms of trade, food, energy and recreation. We provide maritime solutions to meet these opportunities, through design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services.
In the previous century, we revolutionised shipbuilding with standardisation and serial production. More than ninety years and 6,000 ships later, those pillars are unchanged. Their importance is only growing with the need for increased sustainability and digitalisation. It is our aim to combine our proven standardisation with the innovations of digitalisation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder.
We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.
ABOUT US
Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?
THE ROLE
As the Senior Integrated Project Planner at Damen Naval, you will plan the end-to-end construction of cutting-edge naval vessels. The construction of a state-of-the-art naval ship is a complex endeavor, involving tens of thousands of activities and numerous interdependencies. Your resource-loaded project planning, built in Primavera P6, will serve as the guiding framework throughout the entire construction process, from ideation and design to production and commissioning. Your meticulous planning will play a critical role in bringing to life the naval ships we at Damen Naval take immense pride in building.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
Develop a comprehensive baseline project plan in collaboration with Project Managers, Team Leaders, and subcontractors, ensuring all activities and interdependencies are accounted for.
Maintain and analyze operational plans to swiftly identify progress delays and bottlenecks, enabling proactive issue resolution.
Initiate and implement improvement processes to mitigate challenges at specific project stages, ensuring a smooth workflow.
Generate detailed progress status overviews and accurate hour forecasts to provide valuable insights for stakeholders.
Compile and manage project data for multi-project planning (portfolio), ensuring effective coordination and resource allocation.
Lead the logistics team to ensure all project requirements are met efficiently, optimizing supply chain and resource management.
Engage in discussions and negotiations related to in- and export requirements, incoterms, and customs interactions, ensuring compliance and smooth operations.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
5+ years of experience in project planning using Oracle Primavera P6, ideally within the shipbuilding or manufacturing sector
Proven track record of developing and managing complex project plans with tens of thousands of activities and interdependencies
Strong knowledge of resource-loaded project planning and multi-project planning (portfolio)
Expertise in identifying and mitigating risks, and implementing improvement processes
Excellent analytical skills to maintain and analyze operational plans, identifying progress delays and bottlenecks
Experience in leading cross-functional teams and ensuring smooth collaboration between IT, engineering, and manufacturing
Strong communication and negotiation skills, particularly in discussions related to in- and export requirements, incoterms, and customs
Ability to generate detailed progress status overviews and accurate hour forecasts
Proficiency in engaging stakeholders and securing their buy-in for project changes and improvements
Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:
A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
Profit sharing based on company results.
Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.
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Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
For more information about this vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.
Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.
A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.
Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.
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