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Implementation Manager

UtrechtHybrid35 hours/week<3months

Plays a crucial and strategic role within the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) section of a procurement center, part of a material logistics command.

  • The driving force behind the central implementation of complex (performance) contracts within a government organization.
  • Acts as a strong advisor for various internal project groups responsible for large material and IT projects.
  • Explicitly advises on the setup of logistical and technical maintenance processes.
  • Builds bridges between different worlds and focuses on strategically strengthening collaboration with suppliers, units, and partners.
  • Provides coaching leadership and manages the personnel of the Contract Implementation cluster.

What you do

  • Responsible for implementing complex (performance) contracts, including co-writing Programs of Requirements (PvE) for logistical setup and drafting transfer protocols.
  • Ensures the complete setup of contracts in SAP and ensures that work processes compliant with the contract are successfully embedded in the organization.
  • From an independent and advisory role, sharply assesses the implications and consequences of decisions for the desired future situation.
  • Frequently coordinates with all organizational units and external suppliers to bridge conflicting interests.
  • Actively performs project management by monitoring project progress based on capacity, milestone, and financial planning, and reports on this to the section head.
  • Directly manages the personnel assigned to the Contract Implementation cluster.

What they ask

  • Possesses a relevant and obtained HBO diploma (higher professional education).
  • Has good knowledge of the government organization and understands the relationships between staff, logistics commands, and project organizations.
  • Has demonstrable experience with operational material logistics.
  • Specific experience in supply chain logistics (supply chain / assortment management) and system logistics (maintenance / maintenance management) is essential.
  • Possesses broad theoretical knowledge of program and project management.
  • Additional experience with PRINCE2 and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) is highly desirable.
  • Possesses excellent networking skills.
  • Has persuasive power and backbone; stands firm, maintains independence as an advisor, and can excellently argue complex decisions.
  • Is strongly analytical, communicatively skilled, cost-conscious, and results-oriented.

Practical

  • A security screening (VGB) is part of the application process.
  • It is necessary for you as a civilian applicant to have Dutch nationality.
  • Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a condition for appointment.
  • A background check, including criminal record and financial matters, is part of the selection procedure and takes an average of 8 weeks.

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