Project Operations Manager Benelux

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• Shape a scalable vendor/subcontractor strategy and elevate performance management of external partners.

• Your responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Benelux Project Operations organization (project managers, planners, controllers, site leaders), fostering a culture of safety, delivery, and inclusion.

• Own portfolio planning and execution: scope, schedule, cost, risk, resourcing, and cash for multi-site, multi-discipline projects; balance capacity vs. demand.

• Establish and run governance: monthly S&OP for projects, milestone reviews, earned value/cost-to-complete, forecasting, and performance dashboards.

• Ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards and certifications (e.g., ISO), EHS standards, and customer/TSO/DSO requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives (process, digital tools, standard work, lessons learned).

• Integrate vendor/subcontractor work into master plans; negotiate, track, and review deliverables; resolve blockers quickly.

• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Service, and Finance to enable smooth tender-to-execution handovers and profitable growth.

• Represent Benelux operations in regional forums; contribute to strategic workforce planning and investment cases.

What you bring

• Proven leadership of project operations or large project portfolios in the electrical power environment (e.g., substations, grid connections, HV/MV, power quality, EPC/EPCI, or adjacent domains).

• Track record delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time, on budget, and to quality, including vendor and subcontractor integration.

• Strong command of project controls (planning, cost, risk, change, cash), PM methodologies, and relevant standards; comfortable with digital project tools (e.g., Primavera/MS Project, ERP, BI).

• People leader with experience coaching managers and senior project professionals; adept at building high-performing, cross-border teams.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence across functions and with customers, regulators, and partners.

• Languages: Dutch and English (professional proficiency) required.

• Willingness to travel across the Benelux (approximately 30-40%).

• Nice to have

• Experience from major players in the electrification or industrial EPC ecosystem.

• Certifications: PMP/IPMA, PRINCE2, Lean/Green Belt, and/or EHS qualifications.

• Familiarity with TSO/DSO standards and data center, e-mobility, or hydrogen segments.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape Benelux project operations in a pivotal growth region during the energy transition.

• An inclusive, global culture (Diversity 360) with learning, coaching, and clear development paths-including succession opportunities for broader leadership roles.

• Competitive compensation and benefits, flexible/hybrid working, and tools to do your best work.

• A mission-driven company committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.

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