Jr. Operations Project Manager – Americas

Looking for the opportunity to kick start your career? Are you excited about a job that comes with responsibilities from day one, but also requires you to go out into the field and roll up your sleeves? And do you want to learn how to manage a complete project cycle and build meaningful customer relationships in the meantime? Then you have come to the right place! Ampelmann is looking for a Jr. Operations Project Manager to join the team in Providence. Interested? Read more on the role below and find out how to apply! About Ampelmann Ampelmann makes offshore access as easy as crossing the street. Driven by innovative technology, we are continuously working on impactful projects, while supporting the shift to cleaner energy. Our international and safety minded environment values your well-being, and our culture is built on open communication and mutual respect. With us, you’ll thrive in a fast-growing, global company with endless opportunities for personal and professional development. Working for Ampelmann truly makes a difference! Read more about Ampelmann here and have an ‘inside look’ here. About the Operations Americas (AC) team The Operations AC team is part of the Operations Department and is divided over 2 regions: North America and Latin America with 3 locations: Houston (USA), Providence (USA) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). The Providence team currently consists out of 2 Operations Project Managers, 2 Field Maintena n ce Technicians, 1 Logistics & Warehouse Coordinator and 2 Crewing Coordinators. In this role you are reporting to the Operations Area Manager North America based in Providence. Your role as Jr. Operations Project Manager As Junior Operations Project Manager, you are the internal and external point of contact for projects in your region where an Ampelmann system is deployed offshore. For each project you are responsible for the entire project cycle, from preparation through close-out. Your goal is to deliver projects safely, on time, within scope and budget, resulting in satisfied clients and successful operations. You achieve this by optimizing project execution, building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, visiting operational sites, and ensuring accurate project administration. As a Jr. Operations Project Manager, you will have a high degree of responsibility from day one, but you will receive extensive on-the-job training in your first year and coaching while gradually taking ownership of projects and developing into an independent project manager. Regular activities Managing daily project operations and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders on all aspects of your projects. Preparing, coordinating, and executing (de)mobilisations of systems, attend offshore trials and perform satisfactory client visits. Analysing operational challenges, identifying root causes, and preparing and implementing practical solutions in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Setting up project plans and taking ownership of all project administration activities, including budgeting, purchasing, logistics coordination, and invoicing. Occasionally getting your hands dirty, e.g. working in coveralls at a yard, warehouse, or operational location to support project preparations and gain practical insight into the operation. We ask Higher Vocational Education/BSc/MSc degree in a technical field (e.g. Engineering, Maritime Studies, Physics, or Technical Business Administration) and 0-2 years of relevant work experience Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written Willingness to travel (20-40% of the work is performed on-site), when participating in training programmes, project visits, and operational support activities Affinity with project management and confidence working with a wide variety of stakeholders in an international environment Analytical skills, a high degree of responsibility and the ability to work independently with a proactive mindset You get A great work environment with innovative and change-willing aspirations High degree of responsibility, room to grow, and room to have significant impact Yearly gross salary between USD 57.370 and USD 81.958, based on your experience Great secondary benefits (e.g., annual performance bonus, hardship allowances, paid overtime, pension plan (401K), health insurance, unlimited vacation days, Working from Home policy) Ampelmann Academy for all your personal and professional development needs Interested? You can apply until 18 August 2026 by uploading your CV via the “Apply” button on our website. In the week after the closing date, we will let you know if you have been selected for the first interview round. If there is a match after the first interview, you will proceed to the second interview round. Still a match? Then we will offer you the job! If you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact [email protected] . Your contact person for this vacancy is Laura Popescu.