Subcontract Manager (German speaking)
Damen Shipyards (Vlissingen)
- Bachelor, Master
- Scheepswerktuigkundig, Business Administration, Techniek
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- Latest update 5/9/2025
- Bagger, Scheepsbouw, Maakindustrie
About the company Damen Shipyards
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.
Job
We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.
About us
Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries in the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?
The role
As the Subcontract Manager at Damen Naval, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of subcontracting for assigned subcontracts within our naval shipbuilding projects. You will be assigned to the prestigious F126 project, where Damen Naval is building new Frigates for the German Marine. In this role you will contribute to the selection and negotiation process and will lead subcontract management to ensure that the project components are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will also facilitate collaboration and interaction with clients. Good command of the German language is a big plus. You also need to be available for occasional travelling to our office in Hamburg.
Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and coordinating subcontractors and suppliers during project preparation and execution, focusing on short and medium-term goals.
- Ensuring compliance with all requirements and specifications, managing the change process, and maintaining strong subcontractor relationships.
- Overseeing integration activities and ensuring all project deliverables and obligations are met.
- Participating in reviews and milestones, such as FAT, HAT, and SAT, to ensure quality and compliance.
- Supporting evaluations and analyses to aid in project planning and execution.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience working on manufacturing large and complex (offshore) solutions.
- In possession of IMPA D or equivalent certification.
- Familiarity with engineering concepts and practices.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a (technical) business administration or relevant study.
- Good command of the English and German language.
- Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
- Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.
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 package with Christmas bonus.
- 30 annual leave days.
- A technology and innovation focused, dynamic, international work environment.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- An active social environment in terms of business culture, events, and sports.
- Deutschlandticket as Jobticket
Application & information
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
- Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
- Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
- Notice period / possible starting date.
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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