Damen
We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.
Shape the future of trusted data and responsible AI at Damen:
Data is transforming the way we design, build and support vessels across the globe. As Manager Data & AI Governance, you will play a pivotal role in helping Damen unlock the full value of data and AI while ensuring trust, quality, security and compliance remain at the core of everything we do.
This is your opportunity to build and lead a capability that enables smarter decisions, stronger business performance and responsible innovation across an international maritime organization.
What we’re made of:
We’re made for ships. To design them, build them, finance them and care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values of stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship and entrepreneurship, we’re everything ship. We’re on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters – for the generations to come. To achieve our goal, we need people who share our vision and drive.
The Role: Build Damen’s Data & AI Foundation:
Within Damen Data Services, we help the organization become more Human-Led and Data-Powered. We create value from data by improving how data is governed, managed, shared and used across the company.
As Data & AI Governance Lead, you will lead the development of Damen’s data and AI governance capability. You will create the trusted foundation that enables reporting, analytics, automation and AI to deliver real business value.
This is not a role focused solely on policies or frameworks. You will combine strategic leadership with practical execution, ensuring governance becomes embedded in the daily way of working across Damen.
Your Impact:
Lead & Inspire
Govern & Enable
Improve Data Quality
Collaborate Across the Organization
Shape the Data & AI Ecosystem
Drive Responsible & AI-Ready Data
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for a pragmatic leader who combines vision with execution and understands that effective governance should enable business success rather than create bureaucracy.
You bring:
Why Damen?
Get on board!
If you feel you share our values and passion, then we’d like to see what you’re made of. Who knows,  maybe we’re made for each other?
We’d love to hear from you! Please apply by submitting your resume and motivation letter.Â
NB: We are looking for candidates who are already living and working in The Netherlands.
Recruiter:
Email:
ankie.van.hees@damen.comPlease apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.
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.
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