Senior Project Manager

As we continue to scale, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager, who wants to drive real impact, taking products from concept to deployment.At Optics11, we build advanced sensing technology that helps protect what matters most, from critical offshore energy infrastructure to underwater security systems. Our solutions operate in complex, high-stakes environments where precision, reliability, and real-world performance are essential.In this role, you will work at the intersection of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Field Integration, ensuring that what is developed by engineering teams can successfully operate in real-world, often offshore environments. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between development and deployment. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role in a fast-moving scale-up, where not everything is fully defined. You will need to balance structure with pragmatism, make decisions with incomplete information, and keep projects moving despite changing priorities.What you will doLead end-to-end projects covering product delivery (hardware and software) and field integration, including offshore deploymentCoordinate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and external partners to ensure smooth executionTranslate ambiguous goals and requirements into clear, actionable plansDrive momentum and remove blockers in fast-moving, real-world environmentsSupport bid preparation by building realistic timelines and execution strategies, even with limited informationIdentify gaps in ways of working and proactively improve processes across teamsEnable a learning-oriented project environment by sharing best practices and coaching othersEstablish feedback loops between R&D and field teams to improve product and execution qualityWhat’s in it for youWork on products that are deployed in real-world, high-impact environments, not just concepts or internal toolsOperate in a fast-growing, international scale-up where you can truly influence how projects are runRegular team activities and shared lunches throughout the weekWhat we are looking for5–8 years of project management experience in a technical environmentMSc degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, or a related fieldHands-on experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) projects is essentialProven track record of delivering projects with real-world execution (not only planning)Comfortable combining structured planning with hands-on operational involvementStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to think in a structured wayExperience with offshore or field deployment projects is a strong plusAble to make decisions and move forward with incomplete informationClear communicator who can align technical (R&D) and operational (field) teamsYou will thrive here if youEnjoy seeing projects come to life in the real world, not just in plans or presentationsAre comfortable navigating complexity, including on-site and offshore environmentsPrefer progress over perfection and know how to balance speed with qualityTake ownership and proactively solve problems across both product and organizationCan switch between strategic thinking and hands-on execution with easeThis role might not be the best fit if youPrefer fully defined scope and stable environments before getting startedRely heavily on rigid methodologies or extensive upfront planningHave worked mainly on large-scale, highly structured capital projects with limited exposure to fast-paced product environmentsPrefer to stay removed from operational or field-level challengesFind it difficult to make decisions or move forward with incomplete informationYou'll be working with clients in the defense and security sectors, obtaining a Certificate of No Objection issued by the AIVD (Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service) is mandatory. This means you will need to undergo a security screening. For more information, please refer to details on security screening. More information So now you know we're doing awesome projects and if you see you fit the profile we would like to get to know you. Apply or, in case of questions, get in touch with our recruiter Dóra Öveges ( dora.oveges@optics11.com).