Senior Project Manager

Area LocationCroatia

Your next step with VTTI

At VTTI, one of the world’s leading energy storage providers, we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Global Site Projects organization. This is a unique opportunity to make an impact in a global company committed to sustainability and innovation. The Projects organization of VTTI is one of the enablers of VTTI’s growth ambitions. The Global Site Projects department is responsible for the development and delivery of the growth and diversification projects around the world within the boundaries of our existing business units. The department is comprised by project management professionals deployed internationally across VTTI’s business units network.

Why choose VTTI?

We provide the world with energy through our unique people and the services we offer, we open the channels for vital resources to go where they’re most needed, when they’re most needed.

We are part of a critical value chain that enables society to keep moving. We’re relied on to keep the flow of energy constant to heat homes, power cars, and to move the needle on progress the industry needs to make together. Our work helps to steady the volatility of the industry ensuring people can always count on us to fuel tomorrow. We take it as our responsibility to look ahead and balance the needs of our customers with those of our planet.

Your role as Senior Project Manager

As a senior Project Manager you report to the Global Project Director. The first year you will be working in Zagreb, Croatia and after that for two years in Ploce, Croatia. Our project in Croatia is now scheduled to enter the FEED phase and is expected to move to the execution phase in Q1 2026.

The Project Manager leads and directs the project organization and is responsible for the successful development and execution of a medium scale oil storage project. The project scope includes the installation of new oil storage capacity, dedicated pumping and piping facilities providing segregation and increased logistical flexibility; and all required ancillary facilities. As such, the Project Manager will be accountable for the safety, quality, cost and schedule performance of the Project while preserving its business case and ensuring safe and reliable transition to operation of the facilities once commissioned. The ideal candidate has an extensive project management experience in both the front end and the execution phases. He/she has a strong background in both technical and business aspects, with proven skills in stakeholder management.

Your responsibilities

  • Deliver the Front End Engineering Design phase by working closely and effectively with the chosen engineering contractor
  • Develop comprehensive requisition packages and en-gage contractors through a structured tendering process.
  • Build a detailed class 2 cost estimate and a level 3 project schedule, integrating these elements into the overall robust project execution strategy you will develop to demonstrate that all risks to execution are sufficiently mitigated.
  • Drive project’s competitiveness by implementing Value Engineering practices as applicable, and minimize de-sign changes that can generate delays and/or cost im-pacts.
  • Closely coordinate with Business Development / Commercial and other representatives from Operations, and HSE departments to ensure alignment between business and project drivers, including permitting
  • Establish, staff and maintain a right-sized Project Management Team (PMT) with quality resources to success-fully deliver the project safely, efficiently and predictably.
  • Manage safety in all aspects (process & people) through-out project life cycle and instill a safety culture in the project environment.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate policy and compliance with the VTTI Project Management Framework driving rigorously the project through stage gate process.
  • Ensure adequate governance is in place for the project through Investment Committee Boards as well as individual projects Steer Cos and Governance Boards as needed.
  • Actively manage project risk register and convey project risks to stakeholders.
  • Ensure the safe execution, high quality work, on sched-ule completion and handover to Operations within the approved budget.
  • Provide assurance on project performance approving project procedures and project execution plans including the scope of work, deliverables list, master schedule, budget, org charts.
  • Ensure Change Management process is strictly followed to identify and approve modifications to scope, cost, schedule and quality.
  • Monitor adherence to schedule, cost and quality and pro-actively intervene to avoid slippage by putting in pace recovery plans when/as needed.
  • Provide comprehensive, concise and fully documented project 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.
  • Typically requires more than 10 years of broad and extensive project management experience in large projects (20 mil+)
  • 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 deliverables 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.
  • A valid EU passport and the legal right to work in Croatia are required for this role.
  • Ideally, we are looking for someone who already lives in Croatia or nearby.
  • You must be willing to work in Croatia for a period of 2 to 3 years, on a rotation schedule of 3 months on and 2 weeks off.

What we offer

  • A competitive salary with a bonus opportunity linked to performance.
  • A good pension scheme with a personal contribution of only 5% for a comfortable future.
  • 27 days of paid annual leave.
  • Flexible working hours, you are in charge of your own calendar.
  • A laptop and iPhone (incl. personal use).
  • Full-time employment with development and training opportunities.
  • A dynamic, international work environment that values diversity.
  • The chance to shape the future of energy with a global leader.

How to Apply

Interested? Please submit your application exclusively via LinkedIn.

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Hiring process

1
Preparing

We invite you to take a look through our website to get an insight into our business, our values, our ambitions, and our people.

When you are ready to apply, the first step is simple: submit your application through our website or via LinkedIn. You will need to upload your resume and any other relevant documents specified in the job description, such as a portfolio. We also encourage you to write and upload a short cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for the role.

Do you already know someone at VTTI? If so, they may be open to sharing their experiences, answering any questions, and even introducing you as a referral candidate.

We embrace diversity, inclusivity and non-discrimination in our hiring practices, and are open to people of all backgrounds. We recognize that different applicants may have different needs, so feel free to share any support needs with our recruiter, for example due to any type of disability. It is in our interest to help you show us the best, most comfortable version of who you are.

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Screening

Once we have received your application, our recruitment team will review it to see if your skills and experience align with the role.

If we think you could be a good fit, we may schedule a quick phone or video call to get to know you a little better. This is a chance for us to learn more about your background and for you to ask any questions you might have about the role or our company. We will also discuss your experience with the hiring manager or panel.

If we think you might be a better fit for a different position within our organization, now or in the future, we will contact you and discuss the opportunity and/or next steps.

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Selecting

If things go well during the initial screening, you will move on to the first interview.

We want this to be a two-way conversation—because this is also your opportunity to find out more about whether you would like to work with us and make VTTI the next step in your career. The process and the number of interviews depending on the seniority level and the location of the role. All candidates for the same position will follow the same process.

Depending on the role we might ask you to prepare a technical task or business case or ask you to complete a short personality assessment, a skills assessment, or a full day in-person assessment. The purpose of this is to give us a better sense of how you approach problem-solving, your leadership style and/or how you would apply your skills to the role.

You are also welcome to ask for an extra interview or an orientation day at the terminal or office, if you need further conversations or in-person experience to make your decision.

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Hiring

We value your time and effort and will do our utmost to provide feedback as quickly as possible.

Whether it’s an offer or constructive feedback, we will try to communicate clearly with you about the next steps.

If you are offered the role, be available to answer any questions you might have. We know that changing jobs is something you don’t do every day and is a major life event, so we’ll try to support you as well as we can.

Good luck, and we can’t wait to meet you!

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