Electrical & Instrumentation project manager senior

Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Project Manager - Senior

The E&I Project Manager will be responsible for managing, organizing, and preparing complex electrical and instrumentation projects. This role requires a strategic approach to project management, ensuring successful execution from initiation through to completion.

Project description:
Various R&D-related projects such as:
Shell contruction projects (new builds, lab setups).
HVAC systems, distribution infrastructure, reactors, and ovens.
Test and pilot installations with iterative modifications during trial runs

Primary Tasks and responsibilities ?
Lead the automation and electrical scope of R&D-related projects from initiation to post-delivery.
Coordinate internal teams (Electrical Design, Automation, OT) and liaise with other disciplines and stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership to internal and external contributors.
Draft functional analyses for automation projects (PLC/SCADA).
Oversee OT networks and systems with a focus on cybersecurity.
Conduct and follow up on risk assessments.
Ensure clear communication within the project team.
Deliver technical and financial outcomes, managing budgets typically between 25k and 1M.
Promote awareness of quality, safety, health, wellbeing, and environmental standards.
Manage contractor engagements and oversight.

Technical profile requirements ?
5+ Years relevant experience and a proven track record in technical project management.
Strong knowledge of electrical and automation systems:
o Familiarity with EPLAN and Caneco
o Basic understanding of automation principles and functional analysis (no in depth development required)
o Experience with OT networks and industrial communication protocols
Understanding of safety-related issues and risk assessment within automated environments.
Proficient in MS Office; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Non-Technical profile requirements
Effective team leadership and motivation skills.
Flexible mindset suited to dynamic R&D environments with frequent changes.
Ability to think critically and take responsibility for project outcomes.
Strong planning, organizational and administrative skills.
Work accurately with a focus on quality and detail but still being able to manage multiple smaller projects at once.

Methodology/Certification requirements ?
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electromechanics or equivalent, with substantial industrial experience.
Project management certification is a plus (PMP, Prince2, ...).

Language proficiencies ?
Fluent in Dutch speaking and writing.
Has practical English language skills to read and understand technical documents and to conduct technical & safety discussions.

What's in it for you?

Je zal deel uitmaken van een groeiende KMO met ruimte voor initiatief en persoonlijke ontwikkeling. Wij zorgen ervoor dat je in een uitdagende maar aangename werkomgeving terecht komt met leuke collega's. Samen met jou stippelen we een carriereplan uit, met aandacht en budget voor bijkomende opleidingingen / certificaties. Je kan rekenen op een motiverend salaris, aangevuld met extralegale voordelen, inclusief bedrijfswagen (of alternatieve vergoeding). Freelance is ook mogelijk.

You will be part of a growing SME with room for initiative and personal development. We ensure that you end up in a challenging but pleasant working environment with nice colleagues. Together with you, we map out a career plan, with attention and budget for additional training / certifications. You can count on a motivating salary, supplemented with fringe benefits, including a company car (or alternative compensation). Freelance is also possible.