Fairphone is more than just a company - we are a social enterprise on a mission to change the electronics industry from the inside out. Built on strong social and environmental values, we are a diverse and inclusive team from all walks of life creating market consumer electronics that make a real impact.

At Fairphone, you will find a supportive and safe space where everyone can be themselves, collaborate openly, and have the freedom to learn and grow - because that’s how we innovate and drive change together! 

So… are you a proactive, self-motivated team player who loves taking initiative and bringing positive energy? Do you thrive in a fast-moving start-up or scale-up environment? Are you a great communicator who values collaboration and embraces different perspectives? And most importantly, do you feel a strong connection to Fairphone’s mission and values? If you're nodding along and thinking, “Yes, that’s me!”, then check out our vacancy below! 

Please know that we acknowledge that we are living in a time where the use of AI can bring many efficiencies and support. However, we want to know the real YOU. Please try to limit the use of AI tools to generate answers to the application; we value authenticity and encourage you to use your creativity! 

• Location: Amsterdam 

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Start: ASAP

• Deadline to apply: We review applications on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.

As our Project Management Officer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of high-impact projects across Product Management, Operations and related business areas. This includes managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder alignment to ensure strategic objectives are met. As part of the PMO team, you will also play a key role in promoting continuous improvement and building organizational capabilities, to drive consistent, high-quality project outcomes throughout the broader company.

Key Objectives

• Drive Strategic Project Execution

Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-impact, cross-functional projects with excellence—ensuring timely execution, effective risk management, and alignment with organizational goals. Provide standardized tools, frameworks, and support to enhance consistency and quality across all initiatives.

• Strengthen Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

Champion best practices, drive process improvements, and strengthen project management capabilities to support long-term organizational growth, adaptability and cross-functional collaboration. 

List of Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of new product introduction and strategic projects spanning one or multiple business lines.
• Own the full project life cycle: define scope, success criteria, and ensure timely execution and delivery.
• Lead day-to-day project operations, including resource coordination and chairing project team meetings.
• Track project progress, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure alignment with corporate priorities and implementation standards.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential delays through effective planning and risk management.
• Report on project milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and issues to leadership and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Establish and uphold project management best practices, tools, and policies across the organization.
• Mentor colleagues to enhance overall project management capabilities and maturity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• 5 years of project management experience; including experience of managing NPI (New Product Introduction) in the consumer tech industry.
• Experience launching physical products globally (regulatory, localization, ramp-up).
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools 
• Strong preference for English & Mandarin speaking candidates

Skills

• Deep understanding of NPI stages: concept, feasibility, prototyping (EVT/DVT/PVT), ramp-up, and launch.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate technical & business trade-offs.
• Ability to proactively identify risks across design, engineering, supply chain, quality, and certification trajectories.
• Experience running scenarios and modeling delays and mitigations (for example, design slips, sourcing issues) and able to coordinate between technical and non-technical teams. 
• Adaptability; Experience working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities. Resilient in the face of delays, setbacks, or redesigns.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in risk management, time management, and budgeting.

Nice-to-Haves

• Master’s degree or additional certifications
• Experience with process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma) and agile transformation.

1. The opportunity to create an impact on the electronics industry around the world.

2. A diverse work environment full of international, passionate, warm-hearted team members.

3. 25 paid holidays per year (based on a full-time contract) next to the other public holidays in the Netherlands. You’ll also get a day off on your birthday! Additionally, the longer you stay, the more holidays you get! 

4. Daily, healthy lunch, organic FairChain coffee, and many more tasty things.

5. You will join Fairphone’s collective pension scheme, and we will contribute to building your pension.

6. You will receive a MacBook, Fairbuds,  and a Fairphone as working devices.

7. Hybrid working model - We are remote-friendly, and you can work up to 60% of your time per month from home or any other location you want. We also contribute up to €250 for your home office set-up.

8. Public transport allowance – we fully cover your 2nd class commute from your home to the office

9. Bike allowance – We support you with a bike purchase of up to €300, and you’ll also have a yearly repair budget of up to €100! We also cover 23 cents per km for your biking distance from home to the office (or train station) and back!

10. Grow with us! We encourage you to develop at Fairphone. That’s why we’ll support your career goals with coaching (Inuka), trainings, workshops, or courses that you can join with your development budget. 

11. Kitchen with beautiful views to the IJ waterfront.

12. There’s a gym and recreation and yoga rooms in the building where you can build healthy habits, stay active and have fun with your colleagues, as well as a subscription to our mental & physical well-being services (Inuka & Urban Sports)