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Project Manager Circular Economy

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Mid-level Project Manager Circular Economy responsible for projects on business parks.

Initiates and coordinates collective projects and manages project teams and partners.

HBO/WO level and 3–5 years of project management experience; working in a leading region.

Circular Friesland
Leeuwarden
Fulltime
Part-time
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Description

Mid-level Circular Economy Project Manager, responsible for initiating, developing, and executing projects aimed at making business parks more sustainable. It is a broad project manager position with opportunities to also become involved in other circular projects.

Job requirements

  • HBO/WO working and thinking level.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in project management.
  • Affinity with the circular economy.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Proactive and results-oriented attitude.
  • Experience with collaboration in multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Political-administrative sensitivity.

Tasks

  • Initiating and guiding circular, collective projects on business parks.
  • Developing and implementing projects aimed at making business parks more sustainable.
  • Collaborating with entrepreneurs, municipalities, the province, and other stakeholders on collective initiatives.
  • Facilitating the exchange of raw material flows between companies based on residual flow analyses.
  • Greening of business parks.
  • Developing collective mobility and energy solutions.
  • Maintaining and expanding networks with stakeholders.
  • Identifying opportunities for circular initiatives and associated funding.
  • Coordinating project planning, budget, and execution.
  • Managing project teams and external partners.
  • Active relationship management for and with members.
  • Organizing meetings and workshops.
  • Monitoring and reporting on the progress and impact of projects.

Working conditions

  • A meaningful position with social impact.
  • Working in a region that is a global circular leader.
  • Room for personal initiative and professional development.
  • A committed and passionate team with a pioneering spirit.
  • Competitive salary and good secondary employment conditions.
  • Flexible work opportunities.

Description of the organization

Vereniging Circulair Friesland collaborates with nearly 200 members from business, education, and government to scale up the circular economy in Fryslân. The region has been a global circular leader since 2025 and aims to become the first circular region in Europe by 2035. A team of approximately 25 employees is working towards this ambition.

Circulair Friesland collaborates closely with Economic Board Fryslân on the theme of business parks within a broad provincial program, as well as with various parties in the Northern Netherlands. Depending on interests and expertise, there are also projects concerning short food chains and the sustainability of the hospitality sector.

The association is made possible in part by the European Regional Development Fund and the Province of Friesland, among others.

Peat market 11
8911 KS Leeuwarden

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Skills suitable for this job type

audiovisual techniques and media production
fashion, interior and industrial design
management and governance
wholesale and retail trade
Law
biology
environmental sciences
chemistry
physics
math
computer use
design and management of databases and networks
development and analysis of software and applications
engineering degree, not further defined
environmental protection technology
electricity and energy
electronics and automation
mechanics and metal
motor vehicles, ships and aircraft
engineering degree, not elsewhere classified
materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)
architecture and urban planning
construction and road and hydraulic engineering
medical diagnosis and treatment technology
protection of persons and property
maintaining operational data
monitor the quality of goods
monitoring operational activities
supervise, direct and coordinate projects
managing budgets and finances
analyzing and evaluating information and data
connecting parts using welding and soldering techniques
collecting information from physical and electronic sources
manufacturing precision instruments or jewelry
interpreting technical documentation and diagrams
managing information
ensuring compliance with legislation
working with computers
design of electrical or electronic systems and equipment
using digital tools for machine control
using precision instruments
installation of electrical and electronic products
compliance with health and safety procedures
advise on products and services
collect, manage and store digital data
training in operational procedures
installing wooden and metal parts
technical or academic writing
developing goals and strategies
production of models
performing risk analysis and management
conduct scientific or market research
designing systems and products
developing professional relationships and networks
presenting research and technical information
conducting studies and research
documenting technical designs, procedures, problems and activities
creating visual displays and decorations
programming computer systems
developing solutions
use computer-aided design and drawing tools
designing ICT systems and applications
estimating required resources
operating industrial precision equipment
develop operational policies and procedures
design of industrial materials, systems and products
use precision measuring instruments
teaching and training
planning events and programs
consult with others to identify needs
providing information to the public and clients
analyzing financial and economic data
ensuring and maintaining physical security
maintaining electrical, electronic and precision equipment
analyzing business activities
evaluating systems, programs, equipment and products
identifying and monitoring physical resources
testing electrical and mechanical systems and equipment
setting up computer systems
Project planning
Relationship Management
Proactive
Monitoring
Project management
Organizing meetings
Communication skills
Development
Identifies opportunities
Results driven
Network activities
Circular economy
Responsibility
Business parks
Coordinate
Network
Financing
Identifying trends
Project groups
Stakeholders
Organizational skills
Sustainability
Mobility policy
Collaboration

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