Project Manager Industriële Technische Projecten (Freelance optional)

📋 Tasks and responsibilities

For an industrial project setting at a technical site in Olen, we are seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial investment projects from the initial analysis phase through execution and final handover. The assignments may relate to production installations, infrastructure works and initiatives linked to R&D.

You manage projects in various phases of maturity and ensure completion in line with the agreed scope, timeline and stakeholder expectations.

• Define scope, deliverables, budget and planning together with the relevant stakeholders.
• Establish, coordinate and steer multidisciplinary project teams.
• Monitor the technical design across the full project scope.
• Draft specifications and tender documentation for contractors, engineering partners and other external parties.
• Contribute to the selection of suppliers, engineering companies, contractors and specialist partners.
• Lead and follow up both internal and external project resources throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Manage scope changes and translate approved modifications into the execution plan.
• Report in a structured way on progress, risks and key decisions to stakeholders and management.

📝 Your profile

• You have 3 to 5 years of experience in end-to-end project management, from pre-study to implementation and handover.
• You have completed at least 5 relevant assignments in a Project Manager position.
• You are familiar with recognised project management methodologies and planning approaches.
• You have experience with MS Project or a similar planning tool.
• You have a technical background as an engineer or project engineer.
• You have broad technical knowledge in disciplines such as mechanics, electricity, piping and civil works.
• You have knowledge of, or hands-on experience in, the process industry.
• You combine strong analytical skills with an overall helicopter view.
• You bring technical insight in domains such as electromechanics and chemistry.
• You communicate clearly and report in a concise, structured manner.
• You are a team-oriented professional who works effectively with stakeholders at different levels.
• You are able to guide and coach a team and can challenge proposed solutions when needed.
• You ask the right questions and show a strong affinity with technology, engineering and project management.
• You are fluent in Dutch and have a very good command of English.
• You hold a VCA-VOL certificate.
• You are available to work 100% onsite in Olen, with occasional travel abroad when required.

Interview process

The selection process consists of a first interview via Teams, followed by an onsite meeting including a site visit and case study.