Senior Project Manager – MJOP
Location: Hoboken – Antwerp, Belgium (Predominantly onsite; occasional homeworking possible)
Contract Type: Annually Renewable Contract
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
We are supporting a leading multinational materials technology company in their search for a Senior Project Manager MJOP to join their team in Hoboken – Antwerp, Belgium. This long-term role requires a strong technical background and hands-on project management expertise within an industrial environment.
Department Description and Responsibilities
The Precious Metals Refining (PMR) department produces solutions based on base and precious metals. The Hoboken site is undergoing significant investment to meet evolving processes and legislation.
The Technology department, composed of enthusiastic and dedicated professionals, drives these initiatives. It supports multiple production departments with technical expertise and manages the full project lifecycle—from feasibility studies to design, implementation, and commissioning.
Project Description
The Senior Project Manager MJOP will join the asset team and take responsibility for creating, managing, and improving multi-year maintenance plans (MJOPs) for civil structures and architectural assets.
The focus is on renovating industrial structures and capturing and structuring feedback, complaints, and improvement opportunities from the operational environment. While there is an existing overview of notifications and projects, the Project Manager must also proactively identify, analyse, and translate opportunities into concrete project proposals.
Examples of typical subjects include corrosion in steel structures, wall cracks, space renovations, and smaller interventions.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities
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Drafting and managing MJOPs, including overseeing associated civil projects from concept through execution
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Creating cost overviews and analyses for all maintenance notifications within scope
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Consulting with stakeholders and supporting decision-making on suitable solutions
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Developing technical solutions and implementing them with the execution team (designer, site manager, contractor)
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Critically assessing proposed solutions for long-term sustainability
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Coordinating across departments and organisational levels
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Reporting and monitoring project status and risks
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Advising on CAPEX projects and smaller interventions
Technical Profile Requirements
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Engineering degree (civil or industrial engineering)
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7+ years’ experience as a Project Manager for industrial projects
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Experience as a Civil (Project) Engineer
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Proven experience with renovation or restoration on industrial sites
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Proven experience in drafting and managing MJOPs
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Strong technical background across multiple disciplines
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Non-Technical Profile Requirements
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Excellent communication skills
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Strong organisational ability and entrepreneurial mindset
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Proactive attitude with the ability to identify work independently
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Ability to engage and motivate stakeholders
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Ability to work independently in environments with limited certainty
Methodology / Certification Requirements
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VCA for supervisors
Language Requirements
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Dutch: Fluent
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English: Fluent
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Additional languages are an advantage
Location
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100% onsite presence required in Hoboken
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Occasional remote work possible in consultation with the manager
Contract
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Start ASAP, no later than January 2026
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Long-term collaboration