Project Planner Shipbuilding

Your opportunityAs a Project Planner , you will assume a pivotal role, ensuring the strategic and efficient planning of diverse projects from their initial phase through to completion. You will be collaborating and communicating across various departments, synthesizing information to create comprehensive project plans. Your responsibilities will include the generation of detailed progress reports and the proactive identification and resolution of potential project delays and bottlenecks. In this role, you will be working alongside the logistics team, ensuring that all equipment and resources are delivered on schedule, and engaging in critical discussions and negotiations regarding import/export requirements.What You Will DoCreate and maintain integrated project plans , ensuring adherence to planning methodologies and monitoring deadlines for all project phasesCoordinate engineering resources across departments, aligning team capacity with project demands and master schedulesPrepare and manage comprehensive schedules, utilizing project plans, time statistics, and progress overviews to track milestonesActively monitor project progression , anticipating needs and delivering creative management solutions to potential challengesAnalyze project data for effective portfolio management , optimizing both resource allocation and operational efficiencyInitiate process improvements and implement strategic adjustments to enhance project outcomesPromote clear communication and collaboration among project managers, team leaders, subcontractors, and other stakeholdersWhere you will workThis close client of ours is the leading Dutch developer and builder of marine defense systems . With a strong engineering and yard team, they are delivering world-class complex naval ships to navies around the world. In the current geopolitical climate, the organization is expanding significantly and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.New technologies galore : state-of-the-art naval technology, digital twinning, virtual reality, and more.Well-established shipyard with a long-lasting track record, part of a global shipbuilding groupExcellent market outlook: order book filled way into the 2030s and still more projects expectedCooperating with knowledgeable colleagues, learning and sharing insightsWhat You Already Have+3 years' experience in leading complex technical projects, preferably in the shipbuilding industryBSc.or MSc. degree in Logistics, Operations, or Supply Chain Management, paired with experience in project managementUnderstanding and experience with manufacturing, industrial, or supply chain processesIn-depth knowledge of the project management lifecycle , from initial phases through to completionYou have a flexible approach to adapt to the dynamic, fast-paced environmentClear and empathetic communication skills for collaboration across multiple departments and teamsApply Earned Value Management methodologies to measure and secure project performanceHave hands-on experience with project planning tools like Primavera P6 or their equivalentsWilling to undergo a background check and hold EU citizenship due to the nature of defense projectsYour Benefits40 paid holidays per year for excellent work-life balanceCovered commuting and interviewing costsBusiness Travel InsuranceBasic Dutch course , so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee breakAccess to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine EngineersHousing search support and registration provided by Van Storm