(Senior) Project Manager / Team Lead Operations

Overview

About Damen Services

Role Overview

• The (Senior) Project Manager / Team Lead Operations combines hands-on project execution with operational team leadership.
• In This Hybrid Role, The Individual Is Responsible For
• Successfully delivering one or more projects (direct contribution), and
• Supporting the Service Hub Manager in leading and developing the
• Operations team.
• The role requires a strong balance between execution, leadership, and operational oversight, ensuring both project performance and team effectiveness.

• Project Management (Primary Responsibility)

• Lead and deliver multiple service and/or repair projects within scope, budget, and schedule
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
• Ensure effective planning, procurement, logistics, and execution coordination
• Manage project risks and ensure timely escalation where required
• Maintain commercial control, including cost tracking and margin protection
• Ensure compliance with Damen processes, HSEQ standards, and contractual obligations

• Team Lead Operations (Part-time Role)

Team Leadership

• Act as team lead for the Operations team (Project Managers and Project Engineers)
• Provide day-to-day guidance and ensure alignment across operational activities

Team Development

• Drive continuous development of the Operations team (skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities)
• Coach team members on project execution, stakeholder management, and ownership

Capacity & Resource Planning

• Manage and optimize capacity planning across the Operations team
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources across projects and priorities

Operational Execution & Cadence

• Support daily and weekly operational rhythm (meetings, follow-ups, action tracking)
• Ensure actions are clearly defined, monitored, and closed

Escalation & Governance

• Act as first-line escalation point for operational issues within Area 3
• Ensure adherence to operational governance, processes, and reporting standards

Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in project management within maritime, offshore, or technical services
• Proven track record in delivering complex service or repair projects
• Experience in leading teams or acting in a coordination/lead role

& Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Leadership capability with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
• Ability to balance operational oversight with direct project execution
• Strong stakeholder management (internal and external)
• Commercial awareness and cost control mindset
• Structured, process-driven, and solution-oriented

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Maritime, or related field

What Damen Offers

• A challenging hybrid role combining execution and leadership
• International working environment within a global maritime organization
• Opportunities for professional and leadership development
• Exposure to complex and high-impact projects
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and performance-driven culture
• Interested in joining Damen and contributing to operational excellence in the Middle East?
• Apply via the Damen careers platform.

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