Process Manager

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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 Process Manager for the F126 Frigate Project, you will play a central role in defining and managing process flows to achieve contractual goals. You will engage, motivate, advise, and inspire your team while managing essential alliances and preconditions. You will oversee the implementation and execution of processes, coordinate cross-sectional tasks, and lead process improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will serve as the primary contact for process-related matters with the line organization, sub-project managers, the client's process manager, and the project board.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing a strategic vision for process implementation, execution, and optimization.

• Being accountable for implementing and executing key processes in the F126 project.

• Acting as the contact person for project directors and other team members for these processes.

• Ensuring external coordination with the client and subcontractors.

• Harmonizing and ensuring consistency in processes across sub-projects for value-adding execution.

• Ensuring progress of process deliverables within team processes or in close cooperation with sub-projects.

• Creating and maintaining process management plans according to the requirements.

• Collaborating with the project team and functional line organization for project and line improvement initiatives.

• Analyzing and identifying areas for improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather insights and develop innovative solutions.

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

• 5+ years of Process Management experience, preferably in a shipbuilding- or a related industry.

• Extensive knowledge of Business Process Management and standards.

• Experience with the systems engineering approach of complex projects.

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.

• Proven experience in leadership by leading and guiding teams, ideally in a technology-driven, project and process environment.

• Master's degree in Business Process Management or a technical Bachelor's study. Additional relevant process management studies are a plus.

• 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 both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.

• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.

• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.

• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.

• Profit sharing based on company results.

• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.

• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

OTHER
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
• Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
• Notice period / possible starting date.

For more information about this 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-employment 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.