Project Planning Coordinator (German speaking)

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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 Project Planning Coordinator at Damen Naval you will be responsible for the planning, progress review and follow-up related to the new F126 Frigates we are building for the German Navy. You will ensure the shipbuilding planning is up-to-date by integrating the latest information from subcontractors. You will also closely monitor the build progress to timely identify bottlenecks and planning-issues and coordinate mitigating actions.

As the Project Planning Coordinator, your key responsibilities will include

• Coordinating the overall shipbuilding project planning, progress review, and follow-up for this large-scale marine shipbuilding project
• Integrate (updated) subcontractor information into the shipbuilding planning process and review progress on board
• Identify bottlenecks and proactively address potential planning issues
• Creation and integration of STW, HAT, SAT schedules for combat systems
• Collaborate with colleagues across locations in Hamburg, Kiel, Wolgast and The Netherlands

Skills & experience

To excel as Project Planning Coordinator, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Bachelor degree in a technical field combined with a minimum of five years of experience in planning large and complex projects, preferably gained in shipbuilding or similar industries
• Proficiency in planning applications such as MS Project or Primavera, or willingness to learn
• Preferably based in northern Germany
• Fluent in German Language (both written and verbal)
• Excellent references antecedents as a pre-employment security screening is standard part of the recruitment procedure
• 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 package with Christmas bonus
• 30 annual leave days
• A technology and innovation focused, dynamic, international work environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• An active social environment in terms of business culture, events, and sports

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.

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