Innovation & Technology Project Planner

Nootdorp, reference 2025-00097

Job description

Our client is seeking an organized and proactive Project Planner to support our Project Manager by coordinating and overseeing the daily scheduling, tracking, and planning of activities tied to our Maritime Autonomy Developments (MAD). This role is critical in ensuring that all projects are completed on time, meet their objectives, and align with our strategic initiatives.Organizational ContextIn this position, the Project Planner will:

• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and Product Manager to outline and implement project plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams—such as software developers, engineers, and external stakeholders—to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date project documentation to keep everyone aligned.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Scheduling: Develop, refine, and update project schedules, ensuring all tasks, milestones, and deadlines are clearly stated and relayed to the team.
• Resource Allocation: Help plan and assign personnel, equipment, and materials, making sure resources are used efficiently across all MAD-related projects.
• Progress Tracking: Compare actual progress with planned timelines, spotting any delays or complications early and suggesting remedies to maintain schedules.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks, constraints, and bottlenecks, and partner with the Project Manager to develop strategies for resolution.
• Communication and Reporting: Prepare regular status updates, covering project timelines, resource usage, and any known risks, and communicate these to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure a seamless flow of project tasks and activities.
• Documentation: Keep detailed records of project-related information, including schedules, task logs, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Accuracy and punctuality of project schedules
• Efficient and effective allocation of resources
• Timely and accurate tracking of project progress
• Early detection and mitigation of risks.

Key Contacts & Relationships

• Internal: Engineering Manager, Product Manager, Development Team
• External: Third-party partners and suppliers

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field is a plus
• Language Skills: Proficient in English, Dutch is a plus
• Experience: 2-4 years in project planning or coordination, ideally in a tech or engineering setting
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with relevant project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.)
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, top-notch communication, and the capacity to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Working conditions

Our client offers:

• Exensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme
• Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
• Option to lease an electric car. 30 days annual leave.
• Private Medical Insurance and a comprehensive healthcare cash plan.
• Initial three-month contract (32–40 hours per week) with the possibility of extension.

Work location

Nootdorp

Company description

Our client is a leading global expert in geo-data, gathering and interpreting comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures upon it. Leveraging advanced technologies and specialized expertise, they deliver reliable solutions across multiple sectors—helping clients worldwide design, build, and operate assets in a safe, efficient, and sustainable manner.

Good to know

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Website: 2026-02-06

Recruiter contact

Eliska Prusova, Den Haag
[email protected]
+31(0)6 – 341 542 33