Global Project Manager Real Estate & Site development

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As Project Manager Real Estate and Site Development you are going to lead the global development of real estate within Enza Zaden. Like production sites, laboratory, greenhouses, processing plants, offices, warehouses from initiation to realisation. With your real estate and workplace expertise, you will work with the important stakeholders and external advisors. In doing so, you know how to implement creative and innovative solutions in your projects for today's important themes, such as a healthy and smart working environment, sustainable and circular economy and digital solutions.

 
This is why you want to join us as Project Manager Real Estate and Site Development at Enza Zaden  

• Lead impactful, international real estate projects, from greenhouses to offices and production sites, shaping the global infrastructure of a fast-growing, innovative company.

• Work closely with diverse stakeholders and experts, where your ideas on sustainability, smart workplace solutions and circular design truly influence the future of our facilities.

• Drive projects from concept to realisation with autonomy and responsibility, backed by a supportive, multidisciplinary team and strong organisational commitment.

• Contribute to a mission that matters: enabling global food security and innovation in a family-owned company where your expertise, initiative and growth are genuinely valued.

Make a difference as Project Manager Real Estate and Site Development

Enza Zaden is investing in new plans, new technology, and is embracing the development of new facilities as a way to accelerate global growd and innovation. Being the Project Manager Real Estate and Site Development, you are the connecting link between the stakeholder (within Enza), the project team and external advisors. You know how to easily put yourself in the shoes of the stakeholder, ensuring that the design and final product matches the needs of the organisation and end users. This could be for offices, research& developments centres, greenhouses, warehouses, production sites or other types of property.

From a fit-out project, to the (re)development of a building to the realisation of a complete campus. You guide the stakeholder through the process from idea (business case) to realisation. In doing so, you know how to turn a well-founded concept into a supported design that can be realised within the set preconditions (budget, planning and quality). In this role you work across multiple functions, organization levels, external contractors and technical partners on a global level.

Before a real estate project can be started, a lot of questions need to be answered. What do we want to achieve with the project, why, how and within which preconditions? Together with the stakeholder you make this translation based on ambitions and objectives. You map out the wishes and needs of stakeholder, keeping a sharp eye on the intended goal, interests, the business case and other preconditions.

Once the initiation phase has been completed and there is a supported project definition, you continue the design phase and then the contract formation and realisation phase. Here, you know how to translate the initial wishes and requirements with the project and design team into a concrete design and ultimately a realised project. Help will come from external suppliers like architect, engineering, etc. We work with a multidisciplinary projectteam (procurement, IT, HSE).

Together with the Global Manager Facilities & HSE you are responsible for the budget, planning and achieved quality of the projects. Large projects report to a steering committee. The representative from the board, Global Facilities Manager, Global Business Control can be found in a steering committee. You will report directly to the Global Manager Facilities & HSE

What you bring as a future colleague  

To succeed in the role of Project Manager Real Estate and Site Development, you are an experienced project manager and are well known in the field of setting up new facilities, preferably with horticultural experience and knowledge. You are a team player and can take others along as a coach in changes and new development plans and analyses. You possess strong analytical skills and can work with complex problems. You have strong influencing skills to obtain enthusiasm and commitment from stakeholders.

In short, you:

• Have a Master’s degree, preferably in (agricultural) business or engineering;

• Have at least 7 years project management experience with (semi) large projects;

• Are focused on high collaborative working skills and continuous improvement in optimization of processes;

• Talent for connecting people and can work together;

• Decisiveness and a flexible attitude;

• Willing to travel

• Are proficient in the English and Dutch language, both written and verbal.

Enza Zaden as your employer  

With more than 3.000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 85 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.  

What can you expect from us  

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:  

• Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options;  

• 25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours);  

• 1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases;  

• Contribution for overnight stays if you live further away from Enza Zaden;  

• Laptop and smartphone 

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include:  

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth);  

• Tailor made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform;  

• Employer sponsored retirement benefits.  

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website.  

Get in touch  

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.  

Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to:  

Sijmen Jansen 

Corporate Recruiter 

si.jansen@enzazaden.nl 

Good to know  

• An assessment is part of the application process;  

• This position cannot be filled on an interim basis;  

• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics.