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As a Senior PMO & Project Planning Consultant, you play a key role at the intersection of strategic consulting and operational delivery. You support clients in strengthening project controls, optimizing project planning, and implementing robust governance frameworks.Working as part of multidisciplinary consulting teams, you contribute to complex, large-scale projects and are responsible for creating, maintaining and continuously improving integrated project schedules and performance reporting. Leveraging your expertise in project planning software - particularly Primavera P6 - you ensure transparency, predictability and control throughout the full project lifecycle.In addition, you actively contribute to the ongoing professionalization of PMO activities, including digital transformations and the application of AI within project management. You are curious, forward-looking and proactively engage in shaping the future of PMO.
Project Control & Governance

• Partner with clients to plan, monitor and control budgets, costs and risks
• Design and implement project governance frameworks, processes and organizational structures
• Conduct maturity assessments and translate insights into actionable improvement initiatives

Planning, Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop, manage and optimize integrated project schedules
• Monitor project progress and report on KPIs and performance metrics
• Identify, assess and manage risks, issues and scope changes

PMO & Change Management

• Provide project management and PMO support across functions and governance levels
• Roll out tools, templates and methodologies to strengthen project culture
• Lead and support change management activities to ensure successful adoption

Digital & Future PMO

• Support digital transformations, including AI-driven project management initiatives
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement within PMO and project management practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in project management and/or PMO roles
• Strong analytical and scheduling skills
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 or similar project planning software
• PRINCE2 and/or PMI certification (CAPM/PMP) is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Fluent in English and Dutch (mandatory)
• Interest in and familiarity with AI tools and digital project management
• Willingness to travel across the Netherlands (clients located nationwide)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Utilities, Energy, Infrastructure, Defence or Data Center projects
• Proven track record in large-scale, complex project environments
• Affinity with innovation, digitalization and data-driven working

Only candidates with an EU passport can be considered for this role due to strict security clearance for certain projects.
BenefitsYou’ll join a company recognized for its strong project delivery culture, working with some of the most reputable clients in and beyond the Netherlands.
Our client offers:

• One year contract, with the intention to extend indefinitely.
• Opportunities to engage in international transformation initiatives.
• A supportive culture focused on continuous learning, innovation, and real results.

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