Project Manager Engineering Yacht Building | Hoofddorp

De Voogt Naval Architects is responsible for the design, the basic engineering and all calculations required for the custom-built superyachts. The technical and creative brain of Feadship and the place for all research & development.

As Project Manager Engineering (internal: Project Manager Design / PMD) you will receive a challenging and responsible role in which you connect and provide direction to multidisciplinary teams. You switch easily between different disciplines and levels within the organization and work closely with the Feadship shipyards. Together with your engineering team, you ensure that ambitious designs are translated into high-quality and realizable solutions.

Do you want to apply your technical knowledge, project management experience and leadership to the development of unique full-custom superyachts? Then read on quickly!

This is what you will do as Project Manager Engineering Megayachts | Hoofddorp

As Project Manager Design, you lead multidisciplinary engineering teams from DVNA from the Technical Design phase through to the Design Monitoring phase. You are responsible for all aspects of project management, including information flows, substantive quality, planning and risk management. In addition, you manage 5 to 40 project members from all DVNA disciplines both directly and indirectly. You report hierarchically to the Managing Director and functionally to the Principal PMD.

For the portfolio of projects assigned to you, you are responsible for, among other things:

• Realizing the project objectives;
• Identifying (technical) risks and developing suitable solutions together with the team;
• The timely delivery of high-quality design packages, including approval from class and flag, to our customers: the Feadship shipyards.

In this role, you combine your knowledge of project and process management with a broad technical view of Naval Architecture and Structural, Exterior, Interior & Mechanical Engineering. You bring disciplines together, maintain an overview and ensure that the right expertise is deployed at the right time. For your projects, you are the central point of contact, both within DVNA and towards the Feadship shipyards, and that for multiple projects simultaneously.

• At least a completed HBO or WO degree, for example Naval Architecture (or related);
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within the maritime sector or manufacturing industry, matching the aforementioned tasks and responsibilities;
• Broad technical knowledge of engineering and design processes;
• A good command of the Dutch and English languages, both oral and written;
• Good computer skills; knowledge of 3D drawing software is a plus.

Your way of working

You take initiative, know how to get people on board and ensure that the information needed for good decision-making is available in a timely manner. You are analytical and quality-conscious, can distinguish well between main and secondary matters and maintain an overview even under pressure. In addition, you continue to steer towards progress and the collective result.

In your way of leading, you give professionals space and responsibility. You delegate where possible and know when your involvement is needed to strengthen progress, quality or decision-making.

• A challenging and responsible position at the top of global yacht building, in which the technical possibilities are endless;
• Working on fantastic full-custom megayachts;
• Plenty of room to further develop yourself, both within your own field and through collaboration in multidisciplinary teams at De Voogt and at the Feadship shipyards in Amsterdam, Aalsmeer, Kaag and Makkum;
• A nice workplace in Hoofddorp, within walking distance of the NS station, combined with the possibility to work hybrid from home, office and the various shipyards.

Excellent employment conditions, including:

• Depending on your experience: scale 11 (€ 64K to 97K) or 12 (€ 79K to 110K) gross per year based on 40 hours, including 13th month and 8% holiday allowance;
• Non-contributory pension (100% paid by employer);
• The possibility to achieve bonuses based on individual, departmental and company goals;
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days (based on 40 hours);
• Travel allowance of € 0.25 p/km with private transport (if distance >10km one way) or full reimbursement of public transport based on 2nd class;
• Company laptop and phone;
• An informal working atmosphere with high ambitions, in which collaboration is central;
• Fun activities with colleagues, organized by the team or our staff association.

The application procedure consists of two interview rounds and an online assessment regarding behavior, personality, etc.

• Realizing the project objectives;
• Identifying (technical) risks and developing suitable solutions together with the team;
• The timely delivery of high-quality design packages, including approval from class and flag, to our customers: the Feadship shipyards.