Chief Project Officer

We are looking for a Chief Project Officer (CPO) to take charge of ABN Cleanroom Technology’s international project organization. As an accomplished professional with extensive technical expertise in cleanroom environments or industrial HVAC, you will lead and shape the company’s projects at an operational level.

About the job

As Chief Project Officer, you will lead ABN Cleanroom Technology’s project organization, managing a diverse portfolio of cleanroom projects across BENELUX and Europe. From design and realization to maintenance, you’ll tackle complex challenges in industries such as laboratories, hospitals, biotech, pharma, food, research, and high-tech.

Your role will involve close collaboration with internal stakeholders, clients, and subcontractors to deliver tailored cleanroom solutions that are reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient. You will take the initiative to challenge partners and customers, pushing boundaries to achieve the best possible results. At ABN, prioritizing the customer’s needs is at the heart of everything we do, and this mindset sets us apart.

As a leader, you will inspire and guide a team of project managers, providing the direction and expertise they need to succeed. Acting as a technical sparring partner, you’ll help navigate complex challenges while dedicating 20% of your time to internal projects and process optimization to ensure exceptional project delivery.

We’re seeking a fast-paced thinker who brings fresh perspectives and solid ideas while possessing the practical know-how to lead a team effectively. You should be a seasoned professional with a strong technical background in cleanroom environments or industrial HVAC, someone who understands the intricacies of external building projects and is ready to take on a more impactful leadership role.

This position calls for a blend of visionary thinking and hands-on expertise to drive our project organization forward.

Competences & qualifications

Multiple years of experience in managing complex projects at multiple customer locations within a technical and controlled environment.
You have a completed (technical) Master or equivalent experience in the field and have either experience with cleanroom environments OR a very strong knowledge of HVAC.
Although you know the Cleanroom environment well, you want to learn every day and the motto “lifelong learning” is right up your alley.
You are not put off by occasional foreign projects (Europe – max 25%), moreover you find international experiences very challenging.
It is a team effort. You are able to manage both internal teams and external subcontractors in a way that makes an efficient and qualitative delivery possible.
You are communicative and can handle both oral and written communication in English and Dutch. Being able to communicate in French is a plus.

What we offer

ABN Cleanroom Technology is committed to enabling employees to achieve their professional goals. We encourage continuous learning and personal growth, and we can say that ABN is a great place to work for people with ambitions to succeed at national and international level. Within ABN Cleanroom Technology’s culture, you will find an enthusiastic atmosphere of innovation, passion and positivism.

You will join a fast-growing organisation where daring and doing are rewarded and where you can successfully shape your career. Failure is allowed in our corporate culture, as long as you learn from it and stay positive. At ABN, we believe in the strength of colleagues with different competences, personalities and expertise. This creates strong and diverse teams that take initiative even after working hours.

A versatile job in an enthusiastic and motivated team, where initiative is encouraged.
An energetic work environment with a hands-on and can-do mentality.
The opportunity to enhance your functional development and the development of your soft skills.
Full responsibility. We do not believe in a time tracking system because freedom, responsibility and entrepreneurship go together seamlessly.
A great remuneration package including hospitalisation insurance, group insurance, 13th month's pay, eco cheques, mobile phone, a birthday present and Christmas present.
Working in a family-run business with international growth ambitions.
A corporate culture with an embedded bottom-up and direct communication approach.