You will lead Enterprise Automation, the unit responsible for the automation and operation of Haskoning’s enterprise business applications. The portfolio supports enabling processes across Finance, Operational Excellence and Risk Management, Human Resources, Brand, Marketing & Communication and DWS. You are accountable for a reliable and secure application landscape, clear portfolio and product ownership, value-driven roadmaps, application lifecycle management and continuous business-process improvement through enterprise platforms, integrations, low-code and workflow automation. You provide people leadership to the internal team and operational direction to the outsourced Application Support Team, while ensuring that major programmes such as Oracle Fusion transition into a sustainable run model.
- Lead, coach and develop the Enterprise Automation team, set clear objectives and accountabilities, manage performance and capacity, and create an inclusive environment in which portfolio, product and application specialists work effectively together.
- Lead the Enterprise Automation unit and translate Enterprise IT & Services strategy into portfolio priorities, capacity plans, budgets, measurable outcomes and clear accountability for portfolio owners, product owners, product managers and application specialists.
- Own the enterprise business application portfolio and lifecycle, including ERP and finance, HR, CRM, corporate communication, reporting, workflow, low-code and automation platforms; ensuring roadmap and execution alignment with business owners, architecture, security, data, IT strategy and regulatory requirements.
- Govern demand-to-delivery for application changes and automation, including business cases, prioritisation, solution direction, delivery oversight, testing, release readiness, adoption and benefits realisation.
- Oversee operational application support delivered by internal specialists, suppliers and the TCS Application Support Team; steer performance, incidents, problems, changes, releases, technical debt, continuity, controls and improvement.
- Lead implementation, transition and operational readiness of strategic enterprise platforms by establishing ownership, support layers, monitoring, testing, integration operations, knowledge transfer and supplier interfaces before handover to run.
Scope and mandate
- Act as accountable manager for the Enterprise Automation portfolio, team performance, resource allocation and operating budget within the mandate delegated by the Director Enterprise IT & Services.
- Approve priorities and capacity allocation across run, change and transformation work, and escalate material conflicts, risks, control gaps or investment decisions to the Director Enterprise IT & Services and relevant business owners.
- Provide operational governance for the TCS Application Support Team and other application suppliers
- Ensure applications and integrations are supportable, documented, monitored, secure, compliant and aligned with architecture principles and the Enterprise IT operating model throughout their lifecycle.
- Ensure applications and integrations are supportable, documented, monitored, secure, compliant and aligned with architecture principles throughout their lifecycle.
- Ensure that relevant IT General Controls for in-scope applications and integrations are appropriately designed, documented, implemented, operated and evidenced, including controls for user access, segregation of duties, change management, IT operations, interfaces and data processing.
At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.
We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.
As our new Manager Enterprise Automation, you will become part of the corporate group Digital & Workplace Solutions (DWS) in the Netherlands. DWS provides services to the internal organisation, enabling colleagues to serve their clients in the best possible way.
DWS is structured across Enterprise IT & Services, Real Estate & Facility, and Digital & AI, with a separate Information Security team. Enterprise Automation is positioned within Enterprise IT & Services and manages applications supporting Haskoning’s enabling processes. The unit combines internal portfolio, product and application expertise with outsourced application support. Its scope is distinct from ED&C Applications, which manages specialist engineering, design and consultancy software, and from IT Operations & Service Management, which manages core infrastructure, workplace and IT service management capabilities.
You are an experienced enterprise applications leader who combines people leadership, portfolio governance and business partnering with sufficient technical depth to challenge solution, integration, support and lifecycle decisions. You create clarity between business and IT ownership, make evidence-based priorities and remain accountable for both transformation and stable operations. You can lead in a restructuring context and build a disciplined, value-oriented application management culture.
Must-have requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with an obtained diploma, in Information Technology, Information Management, Business Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration with a substantial technology component, or a closely related field.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in enterprise applications, business-process automation, ERP/application management or technology-enabled business transformation, including demonstrable leadership of multidisciplinary teams, portfolios or major delivery activities. The candidate must have held clear responsibility for priorities, capacity, stakeholders and delivery outcomes;
- Demonstrable responsibility for a portfolio of business-critical enterprise applications supporting multiple enabling processes, such as Finance, HR, operational excellence, risk and compliance, project or resource management, corporate communication, workflow or low-code automation.
- Demonstrable leadership responsibility in at least one significant enterprise-platform implementation, transformation or transition to operations.
- Proven experience governing internal or outsourced application support, including service performance, escalation management, change and release control, improvement planning and operational acceptance of new or changed services.
- Sufficient knowledge of enterprise application architecture, integrations, SaaS operating models, identity and access, controls, monitoring and data flows to evaluate risks, challenge proposals and make accountable management decisions in cooperation with specialist architects and engineers.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in English, with demonstrated ability to align senior business and process owners, architects, security, data, finance, audit, project teams and suppliers, and to make transparent priority, risk and investment decisions in an international organisation.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud, Oracle Integration Cloud in a heterogeneous enterprise landscape.
- Relevant professional certifications, particularly in one or more of the following areas: (People) Leadership; Oracle Fusion Cloud; program, project, product or portfolio management; IT (operational) governance and supplier management.
Nice-to-have
- Experience in a professional services, engineering, consultancy or similarly project-driven international organisation, including responsibility for controls, audit readiness and business continuity of corporate applications.
At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.
What we offer:
- A solid foundation: A competitive base salary (€6.471 - €9.243) with annual increases.
- An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
- Work-life balance:28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, work-from-home allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
- Development opportunities:A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
- Mobility and travel allowance:A conveniently located workplace at one of our offices and the freedom to travel in a way that suits you. You will receive an attractive mileage allowance (up to €0.45 per km for business travel), an NS Business Card, and the option of a lease car when you travel extensively for work.
- Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
Read more about our employee benefits here.
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The application process consists of 2 interviews and, where relevant, an assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!
Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact Kevin Zandbergen, Head of Talent Acquisition, at [email protected].
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics, you are welcome here. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.
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