Team Lead Applications

locationsVlissingenSchiedamtime typeFull timeposted onPosted 3 Days Agojob requisition idJR0008548

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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 Team Lead Applications at Damen Naval, you will lead a team of Functional and Technical Application Managers responsible for ensuring optimal performance of IT applications. You will focus on fostering a collaborative team environment, aligning capacity planning with individual strengths and ambitions, and delegating tasks effectively. By liaising with IT and business departments, you’ll ensure your team delivers high-quality solutions that meet organizational needs.

Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of Functional andTechnical Application Managers, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

• Oversee the design, development, integration, and lifecycle management of IT applications, stepping in only for escalation.

• Act as the primary point of contact for collaboration with other IT teams and business stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with functional and non-functional requirements.

• Manage vendor relationships to ensure services align with team and organizational goals.

• Lead recruitment efforts and actively support your team’s professional development.

Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability in leading and coaching teams of skilled professionals, creating a collaborative and productive work culture.

• The ability to break down large projects into actionable tasks to delegate effectively.

• Exceptional people management skills to inspire and guide team members in achieving their goals.

• Proficiency in managing vendor relationships and staying ahead of industry trends to drive innovation.

• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

• 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 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.

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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