Project Manager IT

Job Features

LocationBredaContract duration1 yearHours per week - 38Monthly salary€4,867.00 - €6,679.00Salary levelBurgerschaal IBBAD 11 - Burgerschaal IBBAD 11LevelHBO Bachelor; Master/DoctoralFieldICTVacancy number80116Employment​Temporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment​Job groupCivilian

Job Description

A role in which you directly contribute to the safety of the Netherlands and work with the latest technology: that's what you get as a project manager within a new program at the Royal Netherlands Air Force Command (CLRS). You will work for an organization that develops business-critical solutions that support data-driven decision-making. You step into an environment where innovation, cybersecurity, and operational effectiveness converge, and where your work makes a difference for commanders.

About the role

You will ensure the structured and reliable execution of projects that contribute to the operational strength of CLRS. You will work on the further development of a robust, secure, and future-proof IT infrastructure.

What you will do

As a project manager, you will lead (defined) projects. You are responsible for:

• Planning and deploying people, resources, and budgets within your project
• Monitoring progress, quality, and agreements
• Preparing decision-making in the various project phases
• Drafting project documentation such as plan of approach, PID, schedule, and script
• Delivering management and steering information
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders, clients, and users
• Supporting implementation, aftercare, and evaluation of project results

Job Requirements

What you bring

You are a motivated, eager-to-learn project manager who brings structure and achieves results. You possess:

• HBO or WO work and thinking level
• Project management training such as Prince2 or IPMA D
• At least 2 years of experience as a project manager of ICT or government projects
• At least 2 years of experience in project-based work
• Affinity with technical, organizational, or IT projects
• Good skills in planning, organizing, collaborating, and communicating
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
• Affinity with cybersecurity

Why this is your next step

• This is your chance for a solid start or next step in project management within Defense
• You will execute projects with operational relevance and societal impact
• You will work on technology that truly matters in military operations
• You will learn and grow through intensive collaboration with experienced project managers

Employment Conditions

Salary levelBurgerschaal IBBAD 11 - Burgerschaal IBBAD 11Salary descriptionMonthly salary€4,867.00 - €6,679.00EmploymentTemporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment​Contract duration1 yearMaximum hours per week38

Other Employment Conditions

In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (IKB). The IKB consists of money (16.33% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the IKB, you make choices that suit you and can assemble part of your employment conditions yourself. For example, you can choose to have part of your monthly income paid out when you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave and vice versa, or spend it on tax-friendly objectives. The central government places great importance on personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this. Secondary employment conditions include various training facilities, company fitness, full reimbursement of your public transport costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave.

Special Instructions

• A mandatory security investigation and reference check (upon request) are part of the selection procedure;
• You must take the oath or affirmation for civilian employees of Defense;
• You must have Dutch nationality.

The closing date of the vacancy is binding; if you do not respond in time, we cannot process your application.

• It is possible that interviews with external candidates will be scheduled later or not at all, as the internal selection round will be held first. Therefore, after the closing date, you may have to wait a bit longer for a response from us;
• This vacancy is open both internally and externally. In case of suitability, internal candidates have preference.

More about the job group

Organization Name

Ministry of Defense

Organization Description

Defense is committed to the interests, welfare, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily both domestically and abroad. Our global deployment strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.

Approximately 79,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security at the Ministry of Defense. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the Directorate-General of the Defence Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defense Support Command (DOSCO).

Defense is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and exhibits similarities with a large corporation. The operational commands (naval, army, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT resemble operating companies.

Organization URL

https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/luchtmacht

Department Name

Royal Netherlands Air Force

Department Description

You will work in the beautiful city of Breda, at the Staff of the Royal Netherlands Air Force Command, which determines the policy of the Air Force and directs the organization. However, you may also be temporarily employed on a project basis at one of the other CLRS locations. The Staff of the Royal Netherlands Air Force Command consists of 4 directorates, the NASOC, and 5 staff departments:

• Directorate of Operational Policy and Plans (DOBP) is responsible for translating vision and strategy into operational policy, including executable plans and concepts, within the defined frameworks and the vision of the future armed forces. This is to guarantee high-quality, efficient, and effective military air operations - now and in the future.
• Directorate of Personnel (DP) is responsible for the implementation of effective HR policy, setting frameworks and organizational principles to optimize the personnel readiness of the organization and ensure effective development opportunities.
• Directorate of Information, Materiel Logistics, and Operations (DIMB) supports the Commands and Staff CLRS in achieving integrated and information-driven operations and information-driven action.
• Directorate of Projects & Innovation (DP&I) safeguards and enhances the innovative and change capacity of CLRS and contributes to the realization of CLRS's strategic objectives.
• National Air and Space Operations Centre (NASOC) is responsible for planning, steering, coordinating, and directing CLRS Airpower by providing Air Command & Control and Situational Awareness to ensure effective and efficient deployment of CLRS assets at the operational level.
• Staff departments: Core Staff, Cabinet, Safety Staff Group, Legal Affairs Staff Group, Finance & Control Department.

Department URL

https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/luchtmacht

Contact Persons

For more information about this vacancy:

Staff CLRS Recruitment
[email protected]

For more information about the application procedure:

Rosanne Bal
[email protected]

Location: Breda Level: HBO Bachelor; Master/Doctoral38 hours per week €4,850 ~ €6,700 salary ICT Project Manager IT This is what you will do

A role in which you directly contribute to the safety of the Netherlands and work with the latest technology: that's what you get as a project manager within a new program at the Royal Netherlands Air Force Command (CLRS). You will work for an organization that develops business-critical solutions that support data-driven decision-making. You step into an environment where innovation, cybersecurity, and operational effectiveness converge, and where your work makes a difference for commanders.

About the role

You will ensure the structured and reliable execution of projects that contribute to the operational strength of CLRS. You will work on the further development of a robust, secure, and future-proof IT infrastructure.

What you will do

As a project manager, you will lead (defined) projects. You are responsible for:

• Planning and deploying people, resources, and budgets within your project
• Monitoring progress, quality, and agreements
• Preparing decision-making in the various project phases
• Drafting project documentation such as plan of approach, PID, schedule, and script
• Delivering management and steering information
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders, clients, and users
• Supporting implementation, aftercare, and evaluation of project results

This is what you will get Salary levelBurgerschaal IBBAD 11 - Burgerschaal IBBAD 11Salary descriptionMonthly salary€4,867.00 - €6,679.00EmploymentTemporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment​Contract duration1 yearMaximum hours per week38 This is what else we offer

In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (IKB). The IKB consists of money (16.33% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the IKB, you make choices that suit you and can assemble part of your employment conditions yourself. For example, you can choose to have part of your monthly income paid out when you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave and vice versa, or spend it on tax-friendly objectives. The central government places great importance on personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this. Secondary employment conditions include various training facilities, company fitness, full reimbursement of your public transport costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave.

This is what we ask

What you bring

You are a motivated, eager-to-learn project manager who brings structure and achieves results. You possess:

• HBO or WO work and thinking level
• Project management training such as Prince2 or IPMA D
• At least 2 years of experience as a project manager of ICT or government projects
• At least 2 years of experience in project-based work
• Affinity with technical, organizational, or IT projects
• Good skills in planning, organizing, collaborating, and communicating
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
• Affinity with cybersecurity

Why this is your next step

• This is your chance for a solid start or next step in project management within Defense
• You will execute projects with operational relevance and societal impact
• You will work on technology that truly matters in military operations
• You will learn and grow through intensive collaboration with experienced project managers

This is where you will work

You will work in the beautiful city of Breda, at the Staff of the Royal Netherlands Air Force Command, which determines the policy of the Air Force and directs the organization. However, you may also be temporarily employed on a project basis at one of the other CLRS locations. The Staff of the Royal Netherlands Air Force Command consists of 4 directorates, the NASOC, and 5 staff departments:

• Directorate of Operational Policy and Plans (DOBP) is responsible for translating vision and strategy into operational policy, including executable plans and concepts, within the defined frameworks and the vision of the future armed forces. This is to guarantee high-quality, efficient, and effective military air operations - now and in the future.
• Directorate of Personnel (DP) is responsible for the implementation of effective HR policy, setting frameworks and organizational principles to optimize the personnel readiness of the organization and ensure effective development opportunities.
• Directorate of Information, Materiel Logistics, and Operations (DIMB) supports the Commands and Staff CLRS in achieving integrated and information-driven operations and information-driven action.
• Directorate of Projects & Innovation (DP&I) safeguards and enhances the innovative and change capacity of CLRS and contributes to the realization of CLRS's strategic objectives.
• National Air and Space Operations Centre (NASOC) is responsible for planning, steering, coordinating, and directing CLRS Airpower by providing Air Command & Control and Situational Awareness to ensure effective and efficient deployment of CLRS assets at the operational level.
• Staff departments: Core Staff, Cabinet, Safety Staff Group, Legal Affairs Staff Group, Finance & Control Department.

Defense is committed to the interests, welfare, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily both domestically and abroad. Our global deployment strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.

Approximately 79,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security at the Ministry of Defense. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the Directorate-General of the Defence Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defense Support Command (DOSCO).

Defense is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and exhibits similarities with a large corporation. The operational commands (naval, army, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT resemble operating companies.

Special Instructions

• A mandatory security investigation and reference check (upon request) are part of the selection procedure;
• You must take the oath or affirmation for civilian employees of Defense;
• You must have Dutch nationality.

The closing date of the vacancy is binding; if you do not respond in time, we cannot process your application.

• It is possible that interviews with external candidates will be scheduled later or not at all, as the internal selection round will be held first. Therefore, after the closing date, you may have to wait a bit longer for a response from us;
• This vacancy is open both internally and externally. In case of suitability, internal candidates have preference.

Feel free to ask your question

For more information about this vacancy:

Staff CLRS Recruitment
[email protected]

For more information about the application procedure:

Rosanne Bal
[email protected]