Job Description

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

An experienced Quartermaster is required to lead the transition toward a new, domain-oriented structure within the Information and Process Management (IPM/IV) function in the social domain. The role focuses on creating clarity, structure, and alignment while consolidating dispersed teams into a single, cohesive department.

This position plays a key role in preparing the organization for a smooth transition to a permanent department head and ensuring the department is fully operational by January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

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  Provide direction and structure during the formation of a new IPM Social department
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  Align teams from different organizational units into a unified department with a shared mission
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  Establish clear roles, governance, and ways of working
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  Build predictable collaboration between business, specialist, and support teams
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  Strengthen relationships with stakeholders and ensure clear prioritization processes
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  Develop and align annual plans, roadmaps, and portfolio management practices
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  Support onboarding and handover to the incoming department head
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  Collaborate with senior leadership and other transformation leads

Expected Outcomes

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  Fully functioning department with clear structure and role distribution
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  Shared and adopted ways of working across teams
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  Stronger alignment with business stakeholders
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  Predictable and effective collaboration across teams
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  A unified departmental culture
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  Clear alignment with strategic plans and portfolio governance

Requirements

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  University-level education or equivalent experience
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  Minimum 10+ years of management experience
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  Proven experience in project and program management (15+ projects)
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  Experience establishing or leading IPM/IV organizations
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  Strong background in IPM/IV strategy and policy development
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  Experience within complex public sector environments preferred
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  Affinity with the social domain
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  Knowledge of process optimization and lean information management

Competencies

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  Strong change management capabilities
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  Ability to connect strategy, content, and stakeholders with a broad overview
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  Skilled communicator across strategic, tactical, and operational levels
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  Persuasive, proactive, and results-driven
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  Analytical mindset with a structured approach
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  Ability to operate effectively in politically and administratively complex environments
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  Understanding of decentralized governance structures

Additional Information

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  Part-time role (20 hours per week)
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  Hybrid working model with required on-site presence one day per week
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  Pre-employment screening required prior to start
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  Valid identification required at intake and start date
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  CV submission required in PDF format (Dutch language)