hbo vacatures bij Science and Technology

The Hague

Full time (40 hours per week)

Medior

About this job

For one of our clients within the Defence & Security domain in The Hague area , we are looking for a Project Manager to lead complex technical experiments in a highly specialised research environment.

In this role, you will manage multiple projects focused on ballistic testing, protection systems, and advanced materials , contributing to the development of solutions that enhance the safety of personnel and critical infrastructure.

You will work closely with researchers, engineers, and international partners, ensuring that experiments are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with strict technical and quality standards . Your work will directly contribute to innovative protection solutions used in demanding, real-world environments

Project Manager - Ballistic Research & Testing

Main responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple technical projects simultaneously (from feasibility studies to prototypes and testing phases)
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Coordinate and guide multidisciplinary teams, including researchers and technical specialists
• Oversee and plan complex experimental activities and test campaigns
• Safeguard the quality, usability, and applicability of results
• Act as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Translate experimental outcomes into practical and implementable solutions
• Contribute to the continuous development of technical knowledge and innovation within the team
• Support collaboration with national and international partners

• Experience & expertise
• • HBO (Bachelor) level in a technical field (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar)
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in project management within a technical or operational environment
  • Experience working in innovation-driven or engineering environments
  • Affinity with Defence, safety systems, or complex technical domains
  • Experience with testing environments, prototypes, or engineering projects is a strong plus
• Personal profile
• • Structured, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Strong organisational and coordination skills
  • Comfortable working in dynamic and high-pressure environments
  • Able to communicate effectively with both technical teams and stakeholders
  • A true team player with a strong sense of ownership
• Language & location
• • Fluent in Dutch and English (both required)
  • German is a plus
  • Willing to work primarily on-site in The Hague and Delft area

What we offer

• A role with direct impact on safety and defence-related innovations
• The opportunity to work in a unique, highly specialised testing environment
• Collaboration with experts, researchers, and international partners
• A dynamic role combining project management and technical innovation

Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually; however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not seeking assistance and will not be liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any candidates submitted by agencies without prior written agreement will be considered our direct applicants and may be employed without obligation or fee.

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Project Manager?

Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to .

Our story

At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.

Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.

We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.

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