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PMO Advisor

Damen

Gorinchem
Full Time
Posted on: July 27 2026
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We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

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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Recruiter:

Gerard Eggink

Email:

gerard.eggink@damen.com

Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

About Damen
Damen logo

Working at Damen: building the future of the maritime world
Do you want to work in the maritime sector and contribute to meaningful work? At Damen, you work together on ships and solutions that matter, built to last.

About Damen as an employer
Damen is an international family-owned company with strong roots in the Netherlands. With more than 12,000 colleagues worldwide, we have been building all kinds of ships and maritime solutions for generations, from workboats to naval vessels and innovative solutions for offshore and energy. We take a long-term view and work together on solutions that not only work today, but also for future generations.

Building craftsmanship together
You can see this in how we work. We keep communication simple and direct, and you have the space to take ownership. Your ideas are taken seriously, and craftsmanship is at the center of what we do. Whether you work in engineering, shipbuilding, offshore, or in the office, you help build solutions where quality and pride are key.

Working on solutions that last
The maritime sector is changing fast. That is why Damen invests in innovation and sustainability. You work on projects that really matter, such as:

  • sustainable ship designs and alternative fuels

  • smart and digital solutions for ships and processes

  • projects that support safety, logistics, and energy supply

What you build has real impact and is made to last.

Room to grow
At Damen, you get the space to grow and take initiative. Whether you are just starting or already experienced, you work in an environment where people share knowledge and learn from each other. You grow in your role and take on more responsibility.

You can count on:

  • many opportunities to learn and develop

  • projects with an international focus

  • an environment where your ideas are taken seriously

What Damen offers you
Working at Damen means working on projects that matter, in an environment where you are part of something bigger.

You can count on:

  • a stable company with international impact

  • a down-to-earth and friendly working culture

  • challenging work in the maritime sector

  • an organization that looks ahead, for you and for the projects you work on

Why Damen?
Because you work on ships and solutions you can be proud of, with a team that supports each other and builds results that last.

Ready to come on board?
Discover your opportunities and experience what it is like to work at Damen.

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 9.000+

  • Sector: Yacht building, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair

  • Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master

  • Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Engineering (Maritime, Mechanical, Electrical), Shipbuilding, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Business & Support functions (e.g. Finance, HR, IT, Marketing)

  • Open vacancies: Check career.damen.com