Harderwijk (NL)
Project Management
Bachelor
€ 4600 to € 6900

Project Manager

Would you like to bring innovative automation solutions to life and lead international high-tech projects from concept to completion? We’d love to meet you!

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What we offer.

A competitive gross monthly salary between €4,600 and €6,900, depending on your knowledge and experience;
A versatile, challenging, and dynamic position in an international high-tech working environment;
An attractive benefits package in accordance with the Metalektro Collective Labor Agreement, including 27 vacation days, 13 additional leave days (ADV), and a pension plan through the PME pension fund;
A challenging workplace that encourages creativity and development, giving you the opportunity to continuously grow as a professional;
Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development through the AWL Academy, offering more than 50 training courses, complemented by our Boost Your Life vitality program and a net contribution toward a gym membership through Bedrijfsfitness Nederland.

What do we expect?

Experience in machine building, industrial automation, or a technical B2B project environment;
A bachelor’s-level working and thinking ability, supported by a completed degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical field;
Since our machines are delivered around the world, you are willing to travel and work abroad approximately 10–15% of your time;
You take ownership of your projects and are able to maintain a clear overview, set priorities, and deliver results, even in a complex environment;
You are a strong relationship builder who knows how to bring people along, set clear expectations, and achieve results through influence and direction.

About this vacancy.

Your biggest challenge as a Project Manager is working in an international, multidisciplinary environment where you’ll navigate a wide range of factors and variables. Since every project comes with its own challenges and risks, you are the driving force that brings the project team together and leads it toward success. From strategy to execution, and from concept to final delivery, your goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for both the customer and the project team.

Working closely with your team and drawing on your technical expertise, you set the direction and manage multiple projects at different stages for customers around the world.

You will be responsible for:

Successfully managing and delivering multiple projects within the agreed scope, timeline, and budget;
Motivating and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across Mechanical Engineering, Software, Hardware, and Robotics;
Proactively managing contracts and ensuring agreements are clear, transparent, and verifiable;
Managing the technical and financial risks of your projects and coordinating closely with the customer.

Your personality

We believe an entrepreneurial and flexible mindset is essential for success in this role. You easily translate project developments into concrete actions, bring people together, and perform well under time pressure and tight deadlines.

You have a strong sense of responsibility, are decisive, and know how to motivate your colleagues to take action while balancing courage with tact.