Project Lead

Skip to content CEAD is looking for a: Project Lead The Project Lead is responsible for the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of CEAD projects, involving multiple stakeholders and technically complex environments. The role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with agreed planning and budget frameworks by applying structured project management methodologies and maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration and proactively managing risks and resources. Continue reading for more information or click here to apply right away for this vacancy Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. The Project Lead is responsible for the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of CEAD projects, involving multiple stakeholders and technically complex environments. The role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with agreed planning and budget frameworks by applying structured project management methodologies and maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration and proactively managing risks and resources. Key Focus: Projects / Subsidy programs Level: Medior Level Time Commitment : 0,8 – 1 fte Your Activities: Project Planning and Execution Coordinate the planning and execution of projects, often involving multiple stakeholders, and technical disciplines and complex tasks. Develop and maintain effective project plans, track milestones, and follow up on progress and actions. Monitor project timelines and signal deviations or operational issues in a timely manner and follow up where required. Provide regular status updates and ensure alignment between stakeholders and project activities. Apply established project management methodologies and contribute to improvements based on project experience. Document lessons learned to support continuous improvement within the team and organization. Stakeholder Management and Communication Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to align on project requirements, progress, and changes. Anticipate and identify potential bottlenecks and support effective collaboration across teams Ensure stakeholders remain informed of project timelines, updates, and adjustments Resource Allocation and Budget Management Support project budgeting activities and monitor project expenditures against agreed frameworks. Coordinate resource planning in alignment with project needs and objectives and team availability. Support the identification of cost variances and request approvals for budget adjustments In coordination with relevant stakeholders. Track resource requirements to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget. Risk Management and Problem Solving Identify potential project risks within assigned projects and support the immediate action and implementation of mitigation actions. Communicate risks to team members and stakeholders and maintain risk logs for proactive risk management. Contribute to and support solutions that addresses impacts on project timelines, scope, or quality. Team Leadership and Development Work closely with Field Service Engineers, Project Engineering, and other internal teams to ensure smooth service execution. Represent CEAD professionally as a technical ambassador during customer interactions.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field Experience in project coordination or management within a technical or complex environment Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PMI) Knowledge or proven experience in subsidy-based innovation programs or projects Strong analytical and communication skills Fluent in Dutch and English (both written and spoken / additional languages are a plus) Willingness to travel occasionally (national and international) Living within commuting distance of Delft In possession of a valid driving license Strong project coordination and organizational skills Clear and affective communication with stakeholders at different levels Ability to monitor budgets and resources within defined frameworks. Risk management and problem-solving skills Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn Work Ethic Our Offer Includes: A versatile administrative role within an innovative and fast-growing organization The opportunity to take ownership of your work and further develop your skills and responsibilities A competitive salary in line with the CAO Metaal en Techniek A collaborative, international, and informal working environment Short communication lines and the possibility to make a direct impact A workplace where initiative, structure, and continuous improvement are valued Why Work at CEAD? We’re not just a company; we’re a team of diverse, international, motivated additive manufacturing enthusiasts. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Delft, we are a fast-growing company at the forefront of large-scale thermoplastic composite 3D printing. We specialize in innovative robotic systems like the Flexbot, standalone print heads, and gantry systems that have revolutionized industries worldwide. We are a dynamic R&D environment, and our success is fuelled by a passion for technology and innovation, where you can contribute to ground-breaking projects for global clients in sectors like maritime, construction, automotive and aerospace. We value freedom, creativity and collaboration – got an idea? Pitch it directly to our managers or even the CEO! We offer a dynamic environment for learning, experimentation, and personal development. You can shape your activities with us, in a supportive environment where your ideas and growth matter with an appropriate salary and benefits in line with the cao Metaal & Techniek (Metaalbewerkingsbedrijf). Interested? Please send your CV and Motivation to [email protected]! The organization CEAD B.V., located in Delft (The Netherlands), founded in 2014 by Maarten Logtenberg (CTO) and Lucas Janssen (CEO). CEAD is a leading supplier of large scale thermoplastic composite 3D printing solutions. CEAD Solutions cover the widest range of stand-alone print heads, turnkey  robotic solutions and gantry systems that are delivered and installed all over the world. CEAD develops unique technologies to print large format thermoplastic composite. CEAD is market leader with more than 110 systems sold worldwide and it is keep focusing on the continuous development to keep leading the large scale 3D printing market with disruptive innovations. CEAD is a fast growing company, where young, motivated professionals are working together with a lot of passion for technology and innovation. Driven to find creative solutions for all of CEAD’s customers and their applications in, among others, the maritime, construction, infrastructure, automotive and aerospace sectors. CEAD is an organization that designs, prototypes and produces systems on serial production and deploys them on the market. CEAD is also a dynamic R&D environment where improvements are made to existing technology and the development of new technology is continuously sought. Investing in R&D is a core objective for the company, as well as performing research with our customers in order to ensure that our technology is applied effectively with fast ROI. Our solutions are generating a strong market demand and are continuously shaping the market.  This trend has skyrocketed in the last few years and continues to do so. Since we are growing rapidly with a strong desire to further professionalize the processes and procedures, we are always looking forward to strengthening our team and see if we match! Are you excited? If you recognize yourself in this profile and are interested in joining us, fill in the form on our website or send your CV and Motivation to: [email protected] First and last name* Email address* Phone number LinkedIn Profile City of residence Upload your resume Upload a cover letter Additional information that you'd like to share Send Why work at CEAD? International Boundaries Growth Autonomy CEAD is proud of its international and divers team members. Additive manufacturer enthousiasts from all over the world have found their way to our office in Delft. Our team reflects our global network of partners and clients. CEAD’s machines are operating in over 20 countries around the globe. You can find our machines from the USA to Malaysia. Visit this Google Maps to view the location of our machines worldwide . Our company is sailing in uncharted waters. CEAD aims at pushing the boundaries of the 3D printing market. The different departments of our team thus aim at innovation above all. In our pursuit of this innovation, we partner with universities and material design companies around the world. And, we are looking for innovation additions to our current team. Maarten en Lucas started the company in 2014. Within a short period we welcomed about 10 new team members. Three relocations and eight years later, the company consists of about 90 team members. It is save to say that CEAD grows as a company. This allows our staff to pursue personal growth as well. The company is growing, so you can grow with it. Micromanaging is something that you will not find at CEAD. We believe in providing our colleagues with the freedom that they need, in order to come up with creative and innovative ideas. This freedom also reflects in the hierarchy of the company. Do you have a good idea? Simply walk up to our CEO and discuss the idea. You’re able to shape your own activities. Additionally, you are free to use our large scale 3D printers after office hours. Curious how that works out? 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