Location Amsterdam - On-site, semi-industrial site with experimental installations and laboratories
Reports to - Project Director
Direct reports - Project Managers / Project team members
Employment type - Full-time
Language - Fluent in both engish and Dutch (C1) is a must
Role Purpose
Own end-to-end delivery of technical, asset-replacement, and infrastructural projects on site, for one of our major global energy clients with a diverse portfolio across traditional and renewable energy sectors.
Act as the client's single point of contact for all operational project matters, while ensuring the team executes to a consistent project management methodology, protects scope, schedule and budget, and operates safely within a live industrial and laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the first point of contact for the client on all operational project questions; manage expectations and communication cadence
- Align with the maintenance organisation on new project requests, feasibility, and prioritisation
- Chair steering committee and status meetings; escalate issues with recommended options, not just problems
Project Governance & Delivery
- Ensure all project managers follow the defined PM process and methodology (stage gates, templates, change control, closeout)
- Own scope control — manage change requests formally and prevent scope creep
- Steer planning, critical path, and interdependencies across a multi-project portfolio
- Own budget adherence — track CAPEX/OPEX, forecast vs. actual, and report variances
- Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards before handover to operations/maintenance
Team & Resource Management
- Hold HR line responsibility: performance management, coaching, development plans, and hiring input
- Manage team capacity and utilization across concurrent projects; resolve resource conflicts
- Ensure on-site presence and coverage appropriate to project phases and safety needs
Risk & Issue Management
- Maintain a live risk register at both project and portfolio level; drive mitigation actions to closure
- Own the issue escalation path and maintain a decision log for traceability
HSE & Compliance
Ensure all projects comply with site safety, permit-to-work, and lab-specific protocols (e.g. LOTO, hazardous materials handling, Management of Change)
- Coordinate with EHS/QA functions on commissioning and handover of experimental or regulated installations
- Ensure contractor safety compliance, site inductions, and adherence to permit requirements
Procurement & Contractor Coordination
- Coordinate with procurement on technical scopes, vendor selection, and contract performance
- Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships for specialised technical work
Change Management & Handover
- Ensure formal handover to maintenance/operations, including as-built documentation, spares lists, and training
- Manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for modifications
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Provide portfolio-level status reporting to leadership (schedule, cost, safety, and quality KPIs)
- Drive lessons-learned reviews and continuously improve PM process and templates
- Maintain project documentation standards and ensure audit-readiness
Core Competencies
- Stakeholder management and executive-level communication
- Financial and budget literacy (CAPEX tracking, business case validation)
- People leadership and conflict resolution
- Risk-based decision making
- Process discipline balanced with pragmatic, hands-on problem-solving on the shop floor