PMO Advisor

Damen

Gorinchem, NLunknownPosted Jul 9, 2026
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Skills

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About the role

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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

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