Risk Manager (Group Level)

About the role

We are looking for a Risk Manager at Group level within Damen Shipyards Group. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, projects and governance, supporting decision‑making for complex shipbuilding projects.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments during the commercial and execution phases of shipbuilding and related projects.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary risk workshops with stakeholders from Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Legal and Supply Chain.
• Identify, analyze and prioritize operational, financial, contractual and planning risks, and support teams in defining practical mitigation measures.
• Maintain and further develop project risk registers, ensuring consistency with Group standards.
• Support divisions in applying the Group risk management framework, tools and ways of working.
• Analyze risk trends across projects, identify recurring themes and contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Provide clear risk insights and reports to divisional management and, where relevant, the Group Risk Board.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in risk management, project control, project management or a related role, preferably in technically complex environments such as shipbuilding.
• Experience with operational and financial risk assessments and defining mitigation strategies.
• Strong communication skills in English and Dutch, with confidence to facilitate workshops and engage senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, structured and independent working style, able to manage multiple projects in parallel.

Required skills

• ISO 31000 risk management framework

What we offer

• A Group‑level role with exposure to diverse projects across the Damen organization.
• Limited travel (approximately once per quarter) and a healthy work‑life balance.
• Salary ranging from €4,500 to €6,000 gross per month, based on experience.
• Part of the collective labour agreement Metalektro.
• A dynamic, international and technology‑driven working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning and development within risk management and project environments.