We are looking for a Project Manager

As Project Manager you do the daily management of various design projects for museums, brands and public spaces in order to achieve the established result within the stipulated period.  In this exciting role you will be responsible for the business, financial and organizational completion of the coolest design-projects for clients from all over the world.
As Project Manager you will be part of an international team of professionals from various disciplines, including graphic designers, interaction designers, architects, writers, artists, biologists and historic writers.

About NorthernLight

NorthernLight is a world-class creative agency. We work worldwide for brands, museums and public spaces and have carried out over 150 projects in more than 25 countries in the world. By using the latest digital technologies and media innovations we change physical locations into places where learning, discovery and entertainment go hand in hand. We want to make an impact on society and believe that design is a catalyst of change for the societal questions of our time.

Would you like to make the world a better place through designing transformative experiences, apps, games and spaces? Are you energetic and willing to learn? Then apply today to join our multidisciplinary team of enthusiastic and driven professionals. We always have place for new talented team members.

About the job

  • Creating and monitoring project planning and budget
  • Planning and monitoring the assigned resources
  • Compiling tenders and contracts associated with the projects
  • Tracking of the project administration
  • Presenting progress presentations
  • Organizing, monitoring and managing projects, including:
    • Proactively directing the design team and acting to resolve bottlenecks
    • Guiding and monitoring the realization of (interim) documents and presentations
    • Maintaining contacts with clients, (external) project staff and suppliers
  • Member of the Management Team

Requirements

  • Education: Higher Vocational Education / Academic capacity
  • Fluent in English
  • International ambitions
  • Experience with project management: organizing, managing, solving problems
  • Accurate and Efficient
  • Affinity with science, technology, culture, museums, and education
  • Co-operative and collegial
  • Independent and diplomatic
  • Result-oriented but fun to work with

What we offer

  • We offer a role in a very dynamic environment with room for ideas and innovative thinking.
  • We stimulate creativity and innovation by working with professionals from various disciplines and years of experience. We welcome both people who have just started their career as well as professionals with many years of work experience.
  • As we work in multidisciplinary teams on challenging international projects you will stretch your personal boundaries and imagination leading to personal growth and professional fulfillment.
  • Working for international clients means that you will have the possibility to travel to different parts of the world.
  • The compensation and benefits we offer follow the guidelines of the Dutch Design Association.
  • We are located on the IJ-river close to Amsterdam Central Station in an office with a view that no design agency in Amsterdam (probably) can beat.
  • We see design as a tool to create social impact and something that is an integral part of life. Therefore, we highly value your role as exhibition / interior designer.

Would you like to apply or learn more about this role?

Please mail a short motivation, your c.v. and a digital portfolio to [email protected]
to the attention of Mr. Wilfred van Brunschot or call +31 20 535 3737 for more information.