Senior Project Manager

Vacatureomschrijving 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 H SE & 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