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

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

Role Overview

An experienced Quartermaster is required to lead the transition toward a new, domain-oriented structure within the Information and Process Management (IPM/IV) function in the social domain. The role focuses on creating clarity, structure, and alignment while consolidating dispersed teams into a single, cohesive department.

This position plays a key role in preparing the organization for a smooth transition to a permanent department head and ensuring the department is fully operational by January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction and structure during the formation of a new IPM Social department
• Align teams from different organizational units into a unified department with a shared mission
• Establish clear roles, governance, and ways of working
• Build predictable collaboration between business, specialist, and support teams
• Strengthen relationships with stakeholders and ensure clear prioritization processes
• Develop and align annual plans, roadmaps, and portfolio management practices
• Support onboarding and handover to the incoming department head
• Collaborate with senior leadership and other transformation leads

Expected Outcomes

• Fully functioning department with clear structure and role distribution
• Shared and adopted ways of working across teams
• Stronger alignment with business stakeholders
• Predictable and effective collaboration across teams
• A unified departmental culture
• Clear alignment with strategic plans and portfolio governance

Requirements

• University-level education or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10+ years of management experience
• Proven experience in project and program management (15+ projects)
• Experience establishing or leading IPM/IV organizations
• Strong background in IPM/IV strategy and policy development
• Experience within complex public sector environments preferred
• Affinity with the social domain
• Knowledge of process optimization and lean information management

Competencies

• Strong change management capabilities
• Ability to connect strategy, content, and stakeholders with a broad overview
• Skilled communicator across strategic, tactical, and operational levels
• Persuasive, proactive, and results-driven
• Analytical mindset with a structured approach
• Ability to operate effectively in politically and administratively complex environments
• Understanding of decentralized governance structures

Additional Information

• Part-time role (20 hours per week)
• Hybrid working model with required on-site presence one day per week
• Pre-employment screening required prior to start
• Valid identification required at intake and start date
• CV submission required in PDF format (Dutch language)