ABOUT US

Damen Shipyards Group has been in operation for over ninety years and offers maritime solutions worldwide, through design, construction, conversion and repair of ships and ship components. By integrating systems, Damen creates innovative, high-quality platforms, which provide our customers with maximum added value.
The Group’s core values are fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship whereas its goal is to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder, via digitalization, standardization and serial construction of its vessels and through use of circular materials.
Damen operates 35 shipyards and 20 other companies in 20 countries supported by a worldwide sales and service network. The Group delivers in the region of 100 vessels per year, with a total production value of over 3 billion euros and offers direct employment to approximately 12,500 people.
Since joining the Damen Shipyards Group in 1999, Damen Shipyards Galaţi, currently the group’s top exporter of high-end complex vessels, has developed into a highly efficient production yard with significant output. Its expertise and closely managed supply chain have been behind some of Damen’s most important deliveries to date, fully illustrating the group’s diverse product portfolio.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design, structure and operationalize training and development functions, including processes, tools and learning infrastructure.
• Build and lead training programs from scratch – with measurable outcomes – tailored to technical, soft, leadership and compliance-related topics.
• Manage and implement projects financed by European funds (POCU, FSE, etc.), ensuring compliance and delivery on time and budget.
• Coordinate ANC-accredited qualification programs, from curriculum design to delivery and evaluation.
• Facilitate internal training sessions and workshops – or manage external vendors where applicable.
• Align learning & development strategy with business needs and collaborate cross-functionally to identify skill gaps.
• Monitor, report and improve learning KPIs and employee development metrics.
• Act as a partner for business leaders and HR colleagues in promoting a culture of continuous learning and high performance.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• University degree
• 7–10 years of experience in HR, training, or L&D, with exposure to multiple industries.
• Proven experience in designing or reorganizing a training/L&D function from scratch.
• Familiarity with European funding frameworks and project management requirements.
• Experience in managing ANC qualification programs and relations with regulatory authorities.
• Strong skills in program delivery, facilitation, and instructional design.
• Certifications in HR, Training or Talent Development (e.g., CIPD, ANC-certified Formator, etc.) – diploma de formator is a strong advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influence and communication abilities.
• Capacity to collaborate across diverse teams and adapt communication to different audiences.
• Results-driven with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) .Proficiency in English – both written and spoken.
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  Recruiter:
  Antonella Violeta Stefan
  Email:
  antonella.stefan@damen.com
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As HR Training & Development Manager / Senior HR Projects Specialist , you will be responsible for designing, implementating and managing end-to-end development programs aligned with both operational and strategic business goals. You will play a key role in building training frameworks from the ground up, managing large-scale projects (including EU-funded ones), and delivering high-impact learning initiatives across all organizational levels. This is a strategic role requiring vision, adaptability, and execution capability in complex and diverse environments.