As an Implementation Manager, you play a crucial and strategic role within the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) section of a purchasing center, part of a Material Logistics Command. You are the driving force behind the central implementation of complex (performance) contracts within a large organization. In this dynamic pivotal role, you also act as a strong advisor for various internal project groups responsible for major material and IT projects.
You explicitly advise them on the setup of logistical and technical maintenance processes, ensuring that the material remains optimally deployable throughout its lifecycle. You build bridges between different worlds and focus on strategically strengthening collaboration with suppliers, units, and partners. As an advisor, you are steadfast and can convincingly defend your viewpoints. Additionally, you provide coaching leadership and manage the personnel of the Contract Implementation cluster.
What you will do.
- Responsible for implementing complex (performance) contracts.
- Co-writing Programs of Requirements (PvE) for logistical setup and drafting transfer protocols.
- Ensuring the complete setup of contracts in SAP.
- Ensuring that work processes in accordance with the contract are successfully embedded in the organization.
- Sharply assessing the implications and consequences of decisions for the desired future situation from an independent advisory role.
- Frequently coordinating with all organizational units and external suppliers to bridge conflicting interests.
- Actively performing project management by monitoring project progress based on capacity, milestone, and financial planning, and reporting on this to the section head.
- Directly leading the personnel assigned to the Contract Implementation cluster.
What they ask
- A relevant and obtained HBO (higher professional education) diploma.
- Good knowledge of the organization and the relationships between staff, logistical commands, and project organizations.
- Demonstrable experience with operational material logistics. Specific experience in supply chain logistics (supply chain / assortment management) and system logistics (maintenance / maintenance management) is essential.
- Broad theoretical knowledge of program and project management.
- Additional experience with PRINCE2 and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) is highly desirable.
- Excellent networking skills; very strong in building and structurally maintaining an internal and external network.
- Persuasiveness and backbone; you stand firm, maintain your independence as an advisor, and can excellently argue complex decisions.
- Strongly analytical, communicatively skilled, cost-conscious, and results-oriented.
Practical
- A security screening (VGB) is part of the application process.
- Dutch nationality is necessary for civilian applicants.
- Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a condition for appointment.
- A background check, including criminal record and financial matters, may be part of the selection procedure.
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