Flying Squad Coordinator – Data-Driven Asset Management-260513-HKO-003

• Location: Utrecht
• Hours per week: 32 – 36
• Start date: ASAP
• End date: June 18, 2027
• Application deadline: May 18, 2026 (10:00)
• Experience required: 10+ years
• Education level: HBO (higher professional education)

Overview

A senior coordination role focused on implementing data-driven asset management across large-scale infrastructure environments. The position supports multidisciplinary teams in transitioning toward more efficient, data-informed maintenance and operational practices.

Role Purpose

Lead and coordinate a flying squad — a temporary, multidisciplinary team deployed to support regional asset teams in executing a structured 4-phase implementation plan for data-driven asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and deployment of flying squad activities across multiple locations
• Develop action plans and organize collaboration between stakeholders
• Facilitate communication between operational teams and program-level leadership
• Monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive solutions
• Contribute expertise in asset management and maintenance engineering
• Support the definition of data and information requirements for data-driven decision-making
• Promote adoption of data-driven practices and ensure knowledge sharing across teams

Key Requirements

• Higher education degree in a technical or business-related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure maintenance environments
• Minimum 10 years of experience in senior project/program or management roles
• At least 5 years of experience in asset management and/or maintenance engineering
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of data-driven approaches in asset management

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with contractor organizations
• Familiarity with infrastructure assets such as bridges, tunnels, locks, or pumping systems
• Experience in complex change or transformation programs
• Experience in public-private collaborations

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management
• Ability to motivate and guide teams through change
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical and proactive mindset
• Ability to bridge technical and organizational perspectives

Work Structure

• Hybrid working model (office, project sites, and meetings across various locations)