Quartermaster IPM/IV – Social Domain-260501-EK-003

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

Role Overview

An experienced Quartermaster is required to lead the transition toward a newly structured IPM (Information and Process Management) department within the social domain. The role focuses on establishing a unified, well-functioning department by consolidating dispersed teams, aligning ways of working, and preparing for a smooth handover to a permanent department head.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction, structure, and clarity during the organizational transition
• Establish a cohesive IPM Social department with clear roles and responsibilities
• Develop and implement a consistent and predictable way of working
• Align teams from different organizational backgrounds into a unified department
• Strengthen collaboration between business, client teams, and support functions
• Support onboarding and transition of the future department head
• Ensure alignment with annual plans, roadmaps, and portfolio management
• Foster a shared culture and identity within the department

Expected Results (by end of 2026)

• Fully functioning department with defined structure and governance
• Standardized and supported ways of working across teams
• Strong collaboration and clear prioritization with stakeholders
• Predictable cooperation between various teams
• A unified and recognizable departmental culture

Requirements

• University-level education or equivalent
• Minimum 10+ years of management experience
• Proven experience managing 15+ projects/programs
• Experience in IPM/IV management and organizational setup
• Experience with IPM/IV strategy and policy development
• Familiarity with process optimization and lean information management
• Experience within public sector or decentralized government (preferred)
• Affinity with the social domain

Key Competencies

• Strong change management capabilities
• Strategic thinker with a helicopter view
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
• Persuasive, proactive, and results-driven
• Analytical with a structured approach
• Able to operate effectively in complex political and administrative environments

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model
• Pre-employment screening required prior to start
• Valid identification required