Project Manager

Are you a hands-on Project Manager with a strong technical background in electrotechnical or mechanical engineering? Do you enjoy managing complex, multidisciplinary projects from start to finish and want to be part of a fast-growing high-tech company shaping the future of underwater sensing?

Optics11 is a world leader in fiber optic sensing technology for ultra-sensitive early warning systems. From our base in the Netherlands – a global hub for high-tech innovation and maritime expertise – we are on a mission to make the world safer by protecting critical infrastructure such as sea-lanes, offshore energy assets and subsea cables from disruption. Optics11 recently closed a €17m investment round.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full project lifecycles, from concept and planning to delivery and post-implementation.

• Coordinate internal teams across R&D, engineering, and operations.

• Act as the key contact for customers and suppliers, ensuring technical and delivery expectations are met.

• Oversee supplier relationships, outsourcing activities, and subcontractors.

• Monitor project timelines, risks, budgets, and milestones.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical, electronic, and software components.

• Track progress and report regularly to leadership and stakeholders.

• Support trials, field testing, and customer feedback integration.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• A key project role in a high-tech scale-up with real impact.

• A dynamic international environment with short decision lines and plenty of room to grow.

• A fun and collaborative team culture where innovation and initiative are valued.

Requirements:

You are a proactive, hands-on project manager with a technical edge and a passion for building innovative solutions. You have:

• 3–5 years of experience in technical project management, preferably in high-tech or hardware-related environments.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrotechnical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical field.

• Strong technical affinity with system integration or multidisciplinary product development.

• Experience working with external suppliers and managing outsourced activities.

• Proactive and structured mindset, with strong communication and coordination skills.

• Affinity or experience with maritime environments or underwater technologies is a strong plus.

• Fluency in English and Dutch.

You'll be working with clients in the defence and security sectors, obtaining a Certificate of No Objection issued by the AIVD (Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service) is mandatory. This means you will need to undergo a security screening. For more information, please refer to details on security screening. 

More information:

So now you know we're doing awesome projects and if you see you fit the profile, we would like to get to know you. Apply and drop your details or, in case of questions, get in touch with our recruiter Dora Öveges via dora.oveges@optics11.com.