(Senior) Project Manager / Team Lead Operations
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About the Role
Damen is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Team Lead Operations for their Service Hub Middle East in Sharjah, UAE. This hybrid role combines hands-on project execution in maritime repair and service projects with operational team leadership.
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Responsibilities
- 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
- Act as team lead for the Operations team (Project Managers and Project Engineers)
- Provide day to day guidance and ensure alignment across operational activities
- Drive continuous development of the Operations team (skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities)
- Manage and optimize capacity planning across the Operations team
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
- 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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Maritime, or related field
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About Damen Services
- Damen Services supports customers worldwide with maintenance, repair, and lifecycle services for Damen vessels and maritime solutions.
- The Service Hub Middle East plays a key role in supporting regional operations and driving operational excellence across projects and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Act as team lead for the Operations team (Project Managers and Project Engineers).
- Provide day to day guidance and ensure alignment across operational activities.
- Drive continuous development of the Operations team (skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities).
- Manage and optimize capacity planning across the Operations team.
- Support daily and weekly operational rhythm (meetings, follow ups, action tracking).
- Act as first line escalation point for operational issues within Area 3.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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