Risk Manager

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As Risk Manager (Group), you play a key role in strengthening risk awareness and decision-making across Damen. You work closely with project teams, divisional management and Group stakeholders to ensure that operational, financial and contractual risks are transparently assessed and effectively mitigated.

This is a hands-on, advisory role with real influence: you lead risk workshops, translate complex risks into clear insights, and help teams make better-informed choices. The role is primarily based at Group level, with limited travel (approximately once per quarter).

We are looking for a Risk Manager who brings structure, judgement and communication skills:

• A 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 (e.g. shipbuilding, manufacturing, infrastructure, 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
• Ability to analyze risk information, recognize patterns and translate insights into clear recommendations
• Strong communication skills in English and Dutch, with confidence to facilitate workshops and engage senior stakeholders
• A proactive, structured and independent working style, with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel