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The role
As a Junior Project Planner / PMO Advisor within Damen Workboats, you will support our Project Management Office by helping to plan, monitor and control complex shipbuilding projects.
Your primary focus will be developing and maintaining project schedules in Primavera P6, working closely with project managers, engineers and suppliers to ensure reliable planning and project progress.
Besides planning, you will gradually become involved in other Project Management Office disciplines such as risk management, requirements management, Verification & Validation (V&V), project reporting and project controls. Experience in these areas is welcome, but certainly not required we are looking for someone who is eager to learn and develop into a well-rounded PMO professional.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who enjoys working with data, planning and project organization.
Key responsibilities
Project Planning
- Develop and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6
- Update planning based on project progress
- Support project managers with schedule analysis and forecasting
- Monitor critical paths, milestones and dependencies
- Assist in schedule reporting and planning improvements
Project Controls & PMO Support
- Collect progress information from project teams
- Prepare project reports and dashboards
- Support planning reviews and project meetings
- Help maintain project documentation and PMO standards
Learning & Development
- As your experience grows, you will gradually contribute to:
- Risk Management
- Requirements Management
- Verification & Validation (V&V)
- Project reporting and KPI development
- Continuous improvement of PMO processes and templates
Requirements
- 0–3 years of relevant work experience
- Affinity with planning and project management
- Experience with Primavera P6 is an advantage, but not essential
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working with MS Office (especially Excel)
- Good command of English
- Curious, eager to learn and willing to develop into a Project Controls professional
Who we're looking for
- You enjoy bringing structure to complex projects and are motivated to learn new skills.
- You are proactive, well organized and enjoy working with colleagues from different disciplines.
- You are someone who has an analytical mindset.
- In your work you are accurate and systematic.
- Solving planning puzzles triggers you.
- You communicate clearly.
- In your work you prefer to take the initiative.
- Building a career in Project Management Office / Project Controls
What we offer
At Damen, we invest today in the future of tomorrow—and we do this together. That’s why we continuously invest in your development, both professionally and personally, so that we keep learning and growing together. Damen offers (for a full-time position).
- A dynamic international working environment focused on technology and innovation;
- A competitive salary (depending on knowledge and experience) and a profit-sharing scheme;
- At least 27 vacation days and 13 additional ADV days;
- A strong focus on professional and personal development, among others through our Damen Academy;
- An active social network with events and sports activities within the Damen Group;
- Participation in a pension scheme;
- Travel expense reimbursement for commuting between home and work.
Why join Damen Workboats?
At Damen, you’ll have the opportunity to develop yourself in an international, dynamic work environment. We offer a workplace where innovation, teamwork, and personal growth are at the forefront. Together, we’re shaping the future of the maritime industry!
Ready to come on board?
Apply today and discover how you can contribute to the innovation of workboats at Damen Workboats.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in PMO support and/or project planning
- Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6
- Experience with SAP project structures and data integration
- Solid understanding of project management processes
- Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint
- Basic knowledge of Power BI and AI tools is a plus
- HBO / Bachelor or Master level, preferably in Engineering or Business Administration
- IPMA or PMI certification is a plus
What We Do
Damen is an international family-owned shipyard group that provides maritime solutions through design, shipbuilding, ship repair, and related services.








