Senior Project Manager Engineering

As a team, we make a lasting contribution to an organization that is continuously evolving and focused on sustainability and technological progress. Our passion lies in developing and implementing smart processes and machine solutions that continuously improve and expand seed processing capabilities. In an environment where you are given the space to take responsibility and show initiative, you will work together with colleagues on the professional execution of innovative projects. Does this sound like the environment where you can excel?

This is why you want to join us as Senior Project Manager at Enza Zaden 

• You will lead (inter)national CAPEX projects and take ownership from start to finish.
• You are given the freedom and responsibility to improve processes and help build a sustainable future.
• You play a central role in realizing technological solutions for the seed processing of tomorrow.

Make a difference Senior Project Manager Engineering

As a Senior Project Manager Engineering, you will guide projects from ideas to reality, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs. You take ownership of the full project lifecycle from shaping business cases and defining scope, goals, deliverables, budgets, timelines, and quality standards, to coordinating teams and resources. During execution, you monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and ensure smooth delivery, while motivating your team and coaching other project managers. You also maintain strong stakeholder relationships, facilitate clear communication, and contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and analyzing business requirements to support project objectives;
• Defining project scope, planning resources, and dividing tasks;
• Managing project delivery and change management with internal and external stakeholders;
• Monitoring progress, risks, issues, and quality, and reporting transparently;
• Closing projects, capturing lessons learned, and ensuring smooth handover;
• Leading, coaching, and motivating project teams;
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and maintaining clear communication;
• Sharing knowledge, collaborating and improving project management practices.

What you bring as a future colleague 

You have strong communication skills, a professional and entrepreneurial attitude, and know how to motivate others. You take ownership, can work under pressure, and are results oriented.

In addition, you bring:

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering;
• Up to 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the food and/or process industry;
• Experience in leading complex, multidisciplinary projects;
• Familiarity with Stage Gate project management, LEAN, and Continuous Improvement;
• Knowledge of validation principles (VMP, DQ, FAT, IQ, OQ, SAT, PQ);
• An IPMA or PMI certification (is a plus);
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, German is an advantage;
• Willingness to be present at least 4 days per week at our seed processing site and to travel occasionally (inter)nationally.

Enza Zaden as your employer
With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.

What can you expect from us
As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer: 

• Laptop + smartphone

• Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options; 

• 25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours); 

• 1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases; 

• Contribution for overnight stays if you live further away from Enza Zaden.

• We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include: 

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth); 

• Tailor-made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform; 

• Employer sponsored retirement benefits. 

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website. 
 
Get in touch 
Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.  
  
Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to: Jasmijn Kaagman, Corporate Recruiter via [email protected]
 
Good to know 

• A business case assessment is part of the application process;

• This position cannot be filled on an interim basis; 

• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics.