- Automation
- Maritime suppliers
- Rotterdam
- 40 hours
- #4457
Project Lead Automation
Are you an experienced Automation Engineer, Technical Lead, or Project Manager looking for your next career opportunity in the maritime industry?
We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to coordinate complex automation engineering projects for advanced maritime applications, including naval vessels.
This is a permanent, long-term opportunity in South Holland, the Netherlands, offering the chance to work on technically challenging projects within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Company information
Our client is an established engineering and technology organization based in South Holland, specializing in the development and integration of advanced automation and control solutions for complex maritime applications.
The organization works on technically demanding, long-term projects and brings together specialists from multiple engineering disciplines.
You will become part of an experienced engineering department of approximately 40–50 professionals, where technical expertise, teamwork, and practical problem-solving are highly valued.
The working environment offers a combination of technical responsibility, multidisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for long-term professional development.
Vacancy information
As a Technical Project Manager, you will coordinate teams of Software Engineers and System Engineers responsible for developing and integrating complex automation and control systems.
Projects may involve vessel monitoring and control, propulsion automation, power management, alarm systems, and other integrated shipboard technologies.
You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial technical requirements and engineering coordination to testing, implementation, and final delivery.
Your responsibilities include:
- Lead and coordinate automation engineering activities within complex maritime projects and integration activities.
- Manage project planning, technical progress, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance and support to System and Software Engineers.
- Work closely with engineering teams, suppliers, clients, and other project stakeholders. Coordinate activities with procurement, production, commissioning, and other departments.
- Translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions.
What do we offer
What you can expect:
- Gross monthly salary between €5,000 and €7,300, depending on experience and technical expertise.
- Permanent employment with a long-term career perspective.
- 8% holiday allowance.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- 30 vacation days
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working opportunities.
- Pension scheme / company laptop and smartphone.
What do you need
You may already be working as a Project Manager, or you may be an experienced Lead Engineer ready to take the next step in your career.
Furthermore, you have:
- Several years of experience in automation engineering.
- Experience in automation engineering, system integration or technical project coordination.
- A solid technical understanding of automation systems, control engineering, software integration, PLC/SCADA technologies, communication protocols.
- Experience coordinating engineering teams, managing technical deliverables, or overseeing complex projects.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Dutch nationality or citizenship of another EU member state is required.
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The application process
Get in touch!
Do you see yourself in this role? Do you feel that this job is made for you? Send us your CV to start your adventure. We will contact you within a few days. We will let you know if we would like to schedule an initial meeting.
Getting to know each other
Together with the responsible Recruitment Consultant, you will discuss whether your profile aligns well with the position. You will also determine whether the organization and your ambitions fit well together. This meeting takes place at our office or via Teams.
The Introduction
If a good match is found, we would be happy to introduce you to our client. The goal is for you to have your first job interview with our client within 2 weeks.
The Interview
Great, our client wants to speak with you! Before your interview, we will provide you with all the information you need for a successful and pleasant conversation. A positive interview is usually followed by a second interview, and sometimes a third. Plenty of opportunities to ask your questions!
Getting started
Are both you and our client still enthusiastic? Then an attractive offer will follow. After acceptance of the offer, we will schedule your first working day together, and the adventure begins.