(Senior) Project Manager / Team Lead Operations

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About Damen Services

Damen Services supports customers worldwide with maintenance, repair, and lifecycle services for Damen vessels and maritime solutions. With a global network of service hubs and partners, Damen delivers reliable, efficient, and high-quality services throughout the vessel lifecycle.

The Service Hub Middle East plays a key role in supporting regional operations and driving operational excellence across projects and service delivery.

Role Overview

The (Senior) Project Manager / Team Lead Operations combines hands-on project execution with operational team leadership.

In This Hybrid Role, The Individual Is Responsible For

• Successfully delivering one or more projects (direct contribution), and
• Supporting the Service Hub Manager in leading and developing the
  
  

Operations team.

The role requires a strong balance between execution, leadership, and operational oversight, ensuring both project performance and team effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management (Primary Responsibility)
• Lead and deliver multiple service and/or repair projects within scope, budget, and schedule
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
• Ensure effective planning, procurement, logistics, and execution coordination
• Manage project risks and ensure timely escalation where required
• Maintain commercial control, including cost tracking and margin protection
• Ensure compliance with Damen processes, HSEQ standards, and contractual obligations
• Team Lead Operations (Part-time Role)
  
  

Supporting The Service Hub Manager, The Role Includes

Team Leadership

• Act as team lead for the Operations team (Project Managers and Project Engineers)
• Provide day-to-day guidance and ensure alignment across operational activities
  
  

Team Development

• Drive continuous development of the Operations team (skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities)
• Coach team members on project execution, stakeholder management, and ownership
  
  

Capacity & Resource Planning

• Manage and optimize capacity planning across the Operations team
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources across projects and priorities
  
  

Operational Execution & Cadence

• Support daily and weekly operational rhythm (meetings, follow-ups, action tracking)
• Ensure actions are clearly defined, monitored, and closed
  
  

Escalation & Governance

• Act as first-line escalation point for operational issues within Area 3
• Ensure adherence to operational governance, processes, and reporting standards
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in project management within maritime, offshore, or technical services
• Proven track record in delivering complex service or repair projects
• Experience in leading teams or acting in a coordination/lead role
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Leadership capability with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
• Ability to balance operational oversight with direct project execution
• Strong stakeholder management (internal and external)
• Commercial awareness and cost control mindset
• Structured, process-driven, and solution-oriented
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Maritime, or related field
  
  

What Damen Offers

• A challenging hybrid role combining execution and leadership
• International working environment within a global maritime organization
• Opportunities for professional and leadership development
• Exposure to complex and high-impact projects
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and performance-driven culture
  
  

Interested in joining Damen and contributing to operational excellence in the Middle East? Apply via the Damen careers platform.

Recruiter

Iulia Cristiana Vilcu Alecu

Email

[email protected]

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