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UtrechtHybrid39 hours/week<3months
The role is within a project team of the Materiel & Services Directorate of a national defense organization.
- It concerns a crucial transition to a new Technology Center, a modern facility for technically high-quality maintenance, modifications, and testing of ground-based equipment.
- This new center will be operational around mid-2028 and requires strict coordination of the transition from the current technical department.
- You act as the linchpin for the project leader and are part of working groups to ensure this extensive operation runs smoothly.
What you do
- Support the project leader and working groups (relocation & setup, operational resources, reorganization, and innovation & collaboration).
- Ensure overview and alignment for a successful transition to the new complex.
- Prepare and guide the execution of the transition of the current Technical Department to the new facility.
- Provide overall coordination and alignment among all involved parties, stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Advise the line manager on project matters, including warning about deviations in product, time, and/or budget.
- Develop, write, and monitor project plans and proposals.
- Lead or support working groups, ensuring clear communication on progress and important changes.
- Ensure that services and support from the organization remain well-secured after the new facility's completion.
What they ask
- Driven organizational talent who maintains an overview during complex transition processes.
- Flexible and highly results-oriented.
- Strong analytical skills and a flawless understanding of the consequences of change processes.
Profile
- A completed HBO (higher professional education) degree.
- Demonstrable knowledge of and certification/experience in project management (PRINCE2 is a plus).
- Experience in project planning and project execution.
- Experience with MS Excel for planning purposes.
- Experience with asset management and/or assortment management.
- Insight into logistical business processes and the decision-making process within a national defense organization.
- Technical knowledge is a strong plus.
Practical
- A security screening (VGB) is part of the application process.
- Dutch nationality is required for civilian applicants.
- The ability to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is a condition for appointment.
- A background check, including criminal record and financial matters, which takes approximately 8 weeks, may be part of the selection procedure.
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