Project Manager/Case Owner - MoD Lightning Protection Program, Arnhem

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We have a vacancy for a motivated

Project Manager/Case Owner

to strengthen our Ministry of Defence (MoD) team in Arnhem. You will be actively involved in both the execution and managing of projects (cases) DNV performs for the MoD as part of the Lightning Protection Safety research program for their ammunition buildings. In this you will work closely together with the DNV research program manager, DNV project members and people from TNO, our consortium partner in the research program.

The purpose of the role of

Project Manager/Case Owner

is to support the MoD to realize their goals and ambitions with regards to compliancy with the lightning protection standards for their ammunition buildings. You will work in a team of technical experts focusing on performing on-site measurements, creating and validating models, simulating lightning strikes, analysis of Electromagnetic fields, reporting, and analysis of risk mitigation options.

We are looking for candidates with a TU Electrotechnical / Physics background and level of thinking (either through education or experience) and experience/affinity with:

Lightning Protection, electromagnetic fields, earthing, shielding, EMC, field measurements

Safety

Standards

Modelling (CDEGS)

Research

Hands-on experience

Knowledge field expert with project management skills

Leadership and communication skills

You will be based at our office in Arnhem, the Netherlands and work for clients in the Netherlands, predominantly for the Defence and Security sector.

Your tasks and responsibilities will be to:

Have full responsibility as project manager / case owner for one or several cases in the Lightning Protection Safety research program.

Responsible to deliver the cases within the program within time, budget and quality.

Design and execute safe and valid measurements and tests needed for the determination of electromagnetic fields.

Contribute to clear and high-quality customer interactions, presentations, and reports.

Lead DNV colleagues (e.g. guide CDEGS modellers), work together with contractors and partners.

Leverage with younger colleagues and develop the project team.

Build and maintain a network within the Defence and Security sector.

A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible.

Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being:

Great atmosphere of working together with professionals and some of the most engaged and knowledgeable people in the industry.

Receive guidance from colleagues through coaching, mentoring and participating in international networks.

Advance your professional skills and technical expertise, through individual competence development plans and tailored training.

Be part of a world growing and renowned organization with origins dating back to 1864.

In order to be successful in this job you will need to showcase the following skills and qualifications:

Competency Requirements:

Initiative&Responsibility:

Initiatives, makes things happen and take responsibility for results. Is result driven.

Constructive teamwork:

Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience, and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

Effective communication:

Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction, verbally and written.

Networking:

Builds a useful internal and external network of contacts and relationships. Utilizes networks, contact, and relations to achieve objectives.

Self-development:

Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities.

People management:

Provides the team with a clear sense of direction, inspires, and co-ordinates others, and keeps them focused on objectives.

Education:

TU Electrotechnical / physics (MSc, PhD) background and level of thinking (either through education or experience). Have a few years of relevant working experience regarding Lightning Protection, electromagnetic fields and/or earthing.

Key skills required:

Experience in the fields of lightning protection, electromagnetic fields, earthing, shielding and EMC.

High level of abstract/conceptual thinking, likes a challenge, likes stepping into unchartered territories.

Experience in leading and guiding people in on-site measurements.

Ability to handle complex (technical) problems and be able to deal with multiple parties with conflicting interests.

Relevant experience in successfully organizing and executing advisory projects.

Ability to build and maintain strategic relations with operational and mid/higher management.

Affinity with Defence and Security sector.

Ability to engage on executive level with relevant Ministry of Defence stakeholders and subcontractors, DNV experts and business partners.

Confident, able to get their view across and willing to participate in training/mentoring of junior staff.

Effective writing and communication skills in both the Dutch and English language.

Background screening for security clearance– related to the handling of sensitive information of specific customers in the Defence and Security sector – could be part of the application procedure.

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