Project Manager (Sustainable Aviation & Innovation)

Leiden, Netherlands | Posted on 04/17/2026

As a Project Manager, you will work on strategic programs aimed at sustainable aviation and energy transition. You will support and coordinate innovation projects and roadmaps, translating insights from technology, market and policy into concrete actions.

You will work in a dynamic environment in which you will work together with stakeholders such as industry partners, knowledge institutes and governments. You play an important role in developing visions, facilitating workshops and structuring complex issues surrounding sustainable aviation.

Results

• Delivered strategic roadmaps and visions
  
• Coordinated innovation programmes within sustainable aviation
  
• Concrete actions and next steps based on market and technology insights
  
• Effective collaboration with stakeholders (industry, government, knowledge institutions)
  
• Clear communication and positioning of project results
  

• Coordinating and supporting strategic programs
  
• Translating trends (technology, market, policy) into actions and roadmaps
  
• Developing and structuring visions and strategies
  
• Organizing and facilitating workshops and co-creation sessions
  
• Stakeholder management with industry, government and knowledge partners
  
• Drafting presentations, reports and communications
  
• Bringing together insights into consistent and substantiated outputs
  

• Completed college or university education (preferably Industrial Design Engineering or similar)
  
• 2-3 years of experience in project management, business development or similar (starters also possible)
  
• Affinity with sustainable aviation, SAF or energy transition
  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
  
• Experience with stakeholder management
  
• Good communication skills in Dutch
  
• Living in the Netherlands or willing to work here
  

• Experience with aerospace or aviation sector
  
• Experience with design thinking, Agile or Scrum
  
• Experience with facilitating workshops and co-creation
  
• Affinity with storytelling and communication