Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

VIDA Bioenergy

Your next chapter with VIDA

Are you an experienced Project Manager with at least 10 years of expertise, looking for a challenging role with direct impact and international scope? At VIDA, a company committed to driving sustainable bioenergy solutions, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join The VIDA project management team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing business and organization at the forefront of the energy transition, where sustainability, circularity and innovation are key drivers of our success.

Why choose VIDA?

At VIDA, we’re more than a bioenergy company — we’re a movement driving the transition to a sustainable future. We transform biomass into renewable energy, powering communities and industries across the Netherlands, the UK, and soon other European markets.

Joining VIDA means being part of a fast-growing scale-up, where you can help build and shape the company as we grow. You’ll work on exciting, high-impact projects, including our upcoming investments, and your contributions will directly shape the future of renewable energy. Every project matters, and your work has a real, visible impact — not just for the business, but for society and the environment.

Our Values in Action

• Create Positive Energy – We bring energy, optimism, and impact into everything we do — for our colleagues, partners, and the world around us.
• Build With Ownership – We take responsibility and accountability. Here, your ideas and actions directly influence the business and the future of renewable energy.
• Lead Through Action – We turn plans into results, move forward with decisiveness, and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow.

At VIDA, you’ll grow alongside a scaling organization, take ownership of your work, and be part of shaping a company that’s expanding across Europe.

Are you a driven, curious, and energetic professional ready to make an impact? Show your interest and join us in building the future of renewable energy.

Your role as Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager leads and directs capital investment project(s) and is responsible for the successful development and execution of large-scale RNG (renewable natural gas) project(s). Typical project scope includes feedstock processing, anaerobic digestion systems, biogas cleaning & upgrading, digestate treatment, including utilities and infrastructure. The ideal candidate has extensive project management experience in both Front End Loading and the execution phases. He/she has a strong background in both technical and business aspects, with proven skills in stakeholder management.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for large scale RNG projects, ensuring safe execution, high quality work, on schedule completion and handover to Operations (end-to-end) within the approved budget.
• Manage safety in all aspects (process & people) throughout project life cycle and instill a safety culture in the project environment.
• Closely coordinate with Business Development / Commercial and other representatives from Operations, and HSE (including permitting) department to ensure alignment between business and project drivers.
• Establish and maintain a right-sized Project Team with quality resources to successfully deliver the project safely, efficiently and predictably.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policy and compliance with the Project Stage Gate processes, driving rigorously RNG project through all project stages.
• Ensure adequate governance is in place for your RNG projects through Investment Committee Boards as well as individual projects SteerCos and Governance Boards as needed.
• Drive project’s competitiveness by implementing Value Engineering practices as applicable, and minimize design changes that can generate delays and/or cost impacts
• Provide assurance on RNG project performance approving project procedures and project execution plans including the scope of work, deliverables list, master schedule, budget, org charts, risk register.
• Actively Manage RNG project risk register and convey project risks to stakeholders.
• Monitor adherence to schedule, cost and quality and proactively intervene to avoid slippage by putting recovery plans in place when/as needed.
• Ensure Change Management process is strictly followed to identify and approve modifications to scope, cost, schedule and quality.
• Provide comprehensive, concise and fully documented RNG contract closeout report, including key lessons learned, and areas of improvement.

What we’re looking for

• University degree (bachelors or masters) in Engineering or relevant discipline with combination of qualifications and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience;
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English, both spoken and written;
• A solid track record of project delivery performance in a highly agile environment.
• Strong technical background with knowledge of engineering principles and contract management.
• Deep understanding of project management stage gate processes and deliverable management.
• Hands-on, inquisitive, resourceful.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Vast experience in stakeholder engagement, driving performance of a multi-disciplinary team, self-reflective and supportive.
• Ability to work with different cultures and travel to various locations in Europe (e.g. project location, vendors, contractors, etc.)
• Experience in the renewable natural gas (biomethane) industry is a plus.

What we offer

• A competitive salary package reflecting your experience and skills.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace that values your input and development.
• 27 days of paid annual leave.
• Company car
• A good pension scheme to secure your future.
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Development and training opportunities tailored to your career growth.
• A vibrant, international work environment where your contributions will make a tangible impact.

About VIDA

VIDA is at the forefront of the global energy transition, developing sustainable bioenergy solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and the world. Through innovation and collaboration, we are building a cleaner, greener future.

Apply now!

Join VIDA and take the next step in your career. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to grow with a company committed to sustainability, we’d love to hear from you.