Project Manager

Project Manager

Working hours: 32–40 hours per week
Location: Leiden / Delft
Work arrangement: Hybrid, preferably on site
Employment type: Secondment / Freelance

About the role

You will contribute from a Dutch perspective to accelerating the transition towards decarbonisation of the aviation sector. You will support and help shape national and international strategic initiatives and roadmaps (e.g. Flying Vision Accelerator and SAF-related roadmaps), work closely with industry partners, knowledge institutes and government, and translate insights from technology, market and policy developments into concrete actions, roadmaps and communication outputs. You will contribute to long-term vision development, multi-stakeholder collaboration and innovation programs that support the decarbonisation of aviation.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and execution of strategic programs and roadmapping activities related to sustainable aviation and the energy transition
• Translate market insights, technological developments and policy trends (e.g. SAF, operations, infrastructure) into clear conclusions, actions and next steps
• Support the development, structuring and maintenance of visions and roadmaps for policymakers
• Prepare and support interactive workshops, think tanks and deep dives using methods such as design thinking, agile and scrum
• Contribute to stakeholder management, aligning interests of industry partners, knowledge institutes and governmental bodies
• Support communication and positioning of outcomes, including presentations, publications and input for external communication
• Contribute to the consolidation of multiple insights and perspectives into coherent and well-supported strategic outputs

Profile

• Background in project management, business development or a related field (2–3 years preferred; starters also allowed)
• Background in industrial design engineering
• Experience, knowledge or strong interest in sustainable aviation, SAF, energy transition or aerospace innovation
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to translate complex information into clear insights and actionable next steps
• Affinity with facilitating co-creation sessions and workshops
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to work with diverse disciplines
• Ability to convince and engage others
• Excellent communication skills, including interest in storytelling, marketing and communication approach
• Preferably Dutch-speaking
• Located in the Netherlands or willing to work from the Netherlands

What we offer

• A junior/medior role with strong learning and growth opportunities within a leading aerospace company
• Exposure to national and international strategy development and policy-forming roadmaps
• Collaboration with leading industry partners, knowledge institutes and governmental stakeholders, such as TU Delft, NLR and airlines including KLM
• A position within Airbus Tech Hub NL, combining international impact with a strong Dutch innovation ecosystem

Eisen:

1. Accept requirements and hiring terms (rate all in, ao commuting costs, excl VAT)
2. The supplier/freelancer agrees to the General Terms and Conditions and the Client-Specific Conditions (CSC) of Airbus, which can be found on the Airbus Hiring Desk website (https://hiringdeskairbusds.nl)
3. A background in project management, business development or a related field
4. Experience, knowledge or a strong interest in sustainable aviation, SAF, energy transition or aerospace innovation
5. Soft skills: - Strong organizational and analytical skills - The ability to translate complex information into clear insights and actionable next steps - Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills - A team-oriented mindset and the ability to work with diverse disciplines - The ability to convince and engage others - Excellent communication skills, including an interest in storytelling, marketing and communication approach
6. Affinity with facilitating co-creation sessions and workshops
7. Located in the Netherlands or willing to work from the Netherlands

Wensen:

• A background in industrial design engineering
• Preferably Dutch-speaking
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• Available immediately

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