Risk Manager

About the role

As a Risk Manager at Group level, you operate at the intersection of strategy, projects and governance. For selected complex or high‑impact projects you are directly involved—from the commercial phase through execution—ensuring that risks are identified early, well understood and actively managed.

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 a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Naval Architecture, Business Administration or similar).
• 3–5 years of experience in risk management, project control, project management or a related role, preferably in technically complex project environments such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, infrastructure or energy.
• Experience with operational and financial risk assessments and defining mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with enterprise or project risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000) is a strong plus.
• Strong communication skills in English and Dutch, with confidence to facilitate workshops and engage senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, structured and independent working style, with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.

What we offer

• 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 range €4,500–€6,000 gross per month (full‑time), excluding holiday allowance; exact salary depends on knowledge and experience.
• Dynamic, international and technology‑driven working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning and development within risk management and project environments.
• Open and socially active company culture, with room for initiative and ownership.