IT Chain Specialist

Job description The energy transition calls for smart, decisive professionals. In the Quality Architecture & Orchestration team, we work every day on reliable, secure and well-manageable IT services, so that the Netherlands can also count on a reliable electricity grid tomorrow. Will you contribute to this as an IT Chain Specialist? Your contribution to TenneT How do you keep the Netherlands going? As an IT Chain Specialist, you are responsible for the technical overview and technical quality of an IT Value Chain so that the Netherlands can continue to count on reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Within the team you will work in the DTT Operate DO Quality Orchestration & Architecture team, consisting of 30 colleagues. As an IT Chain Specialist you also fulfill the role of technical chain owner for the IT Value Chain and you ensure that changes take place with insight into impact, dependencies and risks. You understand how systems, platforms, infrastructure and integrations within the chain work together and you map out dependencies and risks. From this overview, you support decision-making around changes, incidents and improvement initiatives. Together with the Value Chain Manager, you form the core team of the value chain. Where the Value Chain Manager is responsible for performance, priorities and business value, the IT Chain Specialist is responsible for technical insight, technical quality and coherence within the chain. The impact of this role lies in preventing disruptions, controlling technical risks and improving the reliability of IT services. As an ICS: - You understand the position of the IT Value Chain within the broader business value stream and act from that context. - You show natural leadership and know how to give direction to teams, suppliers and stakeholders without formal authority. - You communicate clearly, connect interests and translate complex technical issues into understandable choices and consequences. - You act decisively, hold others to agreements, and safeguard architecture principles, standards and technical quality. - You monitor technical quality indicators such as MTTR, availability and change success rate and initiate improvement measures where needed. - You make dependencies, risks and improvement measures transparent via dashboards, RCAs and reports. The ICS periodically provides insight into the technical health of the chain to the Value Chain Manager, Business Owners and the DTT Management Team. Your profile and background At TenneT we look for professionals who contribute to an effective and future-proof project organization. We expect you to have the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and our mission. Therefore, we ask of you: - A relevant university degree or equivalent, with academic working and thinking level. - At least 10 years of experience in complex IT environments as Senior Architect, Lead Engineer, Technical Lead or a comparable role. - Broad technical knowledge of enterprise IT landscapes, including applications, integrations, infrastructure and platforms. - Experience with architecture issues, lifecycle management and technical risk management. - Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps, release management and ITIL service and process management. - Fluent in Dutch and English. To truly make a difference in this role, you recognize yourself in the following competencies: - Strongly developed ownership, organizational sensitivity and persuasiveness. - Ability to take charge and connect stakeholders without formal hierarchical authority. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to make complex technical topics understandable for different target groups. This role falls within the IT Specialist job profile, so that it is clear for you and TenneT which responsibilities, expectations and growth opportunities belong to this position. Our offer Flexibility for a better work-life balance - Flexible working hours; - Hybrid working, alternating between home or remote working and working at a TenneT location; - Parental leave (with an employer contribution after 1 year of employment); - Temporarily working more or less, or continuing to work after your pension date; - Possibility of sabbatical leave; - Home office allowance. Excellent employment conditions and arrangements - Permanent employment contract upon hiring; - 43 vacation days for a full-time employment; - In addition to an 8% holiday allowance, a 6% year-end bonus; - Commuting allowance or a lease car (depending on your role); - TenneT pays 70% of your pension premium (average salary scheme / ABP); - Options to participate in IPAP and ANW gap insurance. Health – your foundation - Always Energy program with a wide mix of trainings and workshops to keep you physically and mentally fit; - Bicycle allowance; - Contribution of €60 gross toward the premium for your health insurance; - Contribution of €30 gross toward the premium for your supplementary health insurance; - Contribution of €40 toward your sports subscription. Inspiring work environment - Head office MCE in Arnhem, located on the edge of the Mariëndaal estate. Ideal for a lunch walk in the green or lunch outside on the terrace; - Company restaurant with a varied and wide choice for lunch with colleagues or relations; - EkV, our all-day café, for your croissant and fresh coffee; - Flexible workspaces at our office locations with zones for brainstorming, meeting, focused work or meeting each other. Our challenge Digital & Technology Transformation (DTT) is the digital backbone of TenneT. This division makes smart use of data, technology and AI to optimally utilize the grid and strengthen decision-making. DTT delivers integrated and secure digital, technology and data services that contribute to efficiency, innovation, safety and compliance. The division supports business processes and workplaces with IT, develops data and integration platforms, and manages the IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. In this way, DTT accelerates TenneT's transformation into a digital TSO. Additional information TenneT gives you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, you work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. With us you get the space to develop your talent and work in an environment where your growth is central. We encourage initiative and give you the space to come up with new ideas. We offer you: - A permanent contract with a two-month probation period, based on 40 hours per week. - A salary in scale 9: €4,816 to €9,472 gross per month with 8% holiday pay and a 6% year-end bonus. - A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium. - 43 vacation days per year. - All stated employment conditions apply to a full-time employment, unless stated otherwise. - TenneT carries out a VOG and a UVO screening for this position. We attach great value to a good work-private life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible solutions such as: - Hybrid working, including a commuting, internet and home office allowance. - Support for your vitality, with a contribution toward a sports subscription and health insurance. - Development opportunities via the TenneT Academy, so that you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills. We encourage initiative and give you the space to come up with new ideas. Together we ensure that the Netherlands keeps moving and is ready for the energy of tomorrow. Via our application form you can respond within a few seconds. Once we receive your application, we screen it carefully and contact you as soon as possible. Have questions about the recruitment process? Please contact Judith Segura - van Bruggen (Corporate recruiter) via [email protected]. Have questions about the position? Please contact Caroline Dil (Manager IT) via [email protected]. Applications can only be submitted via the application form. We cannot process emails with CVs. Solicitation as a result of this vacancy is not appreciated and will therefore not be processed.