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Senior Project Manager

Company: Optics11
Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Posted: 10/14/2026
Source: arbeitnow
Job ID: senior-project-manager-amsterdam-154516

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 do Lead end-to-end projects covering product delivery (hardware and software) and field integration, including offshore deployment Coordinate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and external partners to ensure smooth execution Translate ambiguous goals and requirements into clear, actionable plans Drive momentum and remove blockers in fast-moving, real-world environments Support bid preparation by building realistic timelines and execution strategies, even with limited information Identify gaps in ways of working and proactively improve processes across teams Enable a learning-oriented project environment by sharing best practices and coaching others Establish feedback loops between R&D and field teams to improve product and execution quality What’s in it for you Work on products that are deployed in real-world, high-impact environments, not just concepts or internal tools Operate in a fast-growing, international scale-up where you can truly influence how projects are run Regular team activities and shared lunches throughout the week What we are looking for 5–8 years of project management experience in a technical environment MSc degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, or a related field Hands-on experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) projects is essential Proven track record of delivering projects with real-world execution (not only planning) Comfortable combining structured planning with hands-on operational involvement Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think in a stru...

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