Be yourself at Protolabs 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 

Why Protolabs? 

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

Join our team as a Network Pillar Project Manager in Amsterdam!

We are accepting applications from candidates based in the Netherlands, and this is a hybrid role requiring weekly onsite presence.

The Network Pillar Project Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and growing Protolabs' global network of third-party manufacturing partners. This position leads high-impact initiatives that strengthen partner performance, accelerate lead times, enhance pricing competitiveness, and drive profitable business growth. Working across supply chain, sourcing, quality, partner operations, and technology teams, the Project Manager turns strategy into action, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that expand the reach and capabilities of the Network Pillar program.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, manufacturing, engineering, business, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 or more years of direct project management experience, with at least 5 years in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving 3rd party vendors, contract manufacturers, or outsourced service providers.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional dependencies in a matrixed organization.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards.
• Experience with standard project management tools and dashboards (e.g., Asana, AzDO, Jira, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and vendor/partner management principles.
• Innate sense of accountability and ownership for successful project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities; skilled in engaging individuals from manufacturing floor staff to executive leadership.
• Strong influence, critical thinking, and analytical skills; ability to translate data into actionable decisions.
• Financial acumen with experience managing project budgets and tracking cost performance.
• Ability to navigate organizational complexity and drive cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment.
• Effective and adaptable style aligned with the Protolabs culture: collaboration, flexibility, innovation, and results orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Experience with project delivery frameworks (Agile, hybrid, waterfall, or Strategy Deployment).
• Formal project management training.