IT Project Manager MES Implementation (Interim)

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ABOUT US
Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

THE ROLE

As the interim IT Project Manager MES Implementation at Damen Naval, you will spearhead the implementation of our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for the shipbuilding industry we are operating in. Your focus will be on seamlessly integrating Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with manufacturing operations, thereby enhancing efficiency and ensuring digital continuity across engineering, production, and logistics. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to define system requirements, streamline business processes, and drive the adoption of innovative digital solutions. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in managing stakeholder awareness and adoption of business changes. Regular visits to our headquarters in Vlissingen will be required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
In this interim role, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver the successful implementation of the MES solution according to set KPIs with continuous stakeholder engagement.
• Create detailed forecasts based on necessary resources-budget, timelines, and external resources-to validate proposals and define KPIs.
• Define required capabilities over the project timeline and assign (external) project members accordingly.
• Proactively monitor and mitigate risks that threaten project success.
• Identify and manage dependencies with other projects for seamless integration and execution.
• Report key metrics to stakeholders on project status, development, risks, and issues.
• Advise and support improvements in project (portfolio) management.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in PLM implementation within manufacturing, ideally in shipbuilding or complex low-series production
• Experienced in leading the implementation of a MOM/MES solution from a top-tier Gartner Magic Quadrant provider (Preferred: Dassault Apriso).
• Expertise in manufacturing digitalization, including MOM/MES, PLM, ERP, and shop-floor system integration.
• Understanding of supply-chain related challenges within a MES/MOM context.
• Knowledge of Bill of Process, Bill of Information, Bill of Materials, and Assembly driven thinking.
• Strong ability to connect IT, engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring smooth cross-functional collaboration.

• 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 (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Damen Naval, we value our temporary team members and strive for a positive and successful collaboration. As a temporary professional on secondment basis, we offer you the following conditions:

• An attractive salary aligned with permanent staff.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Challenging and innovative projects.

OTHER
This temporary assignment is exclusively offered on a secondment (detachering) or temporary employment contract basis. Freelance or ZZP agreements are not considered due to current Dutch legislation.

If you are interested, please submit your application with the following details:

• Your CV and motivational letter.
• Indication of your expected gross monthly salary (based on full-time work).
• Your availability (full-time/part-time and number of hours).
• Your notice period and preferred start date.

For more information about the vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website , the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via .

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-assignment 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.