Corporate Director Digital & Workplace Solutions Delft • Haskoning

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Digital technology developments go at fast pace with everything automated, generative AI embedded in our daily way of working and security requisite for reliability and business resilience. At Haskoning we go for Empowering Excellence being thought leaders in our markets. We build on our deep domain knowledge, with clever use of data and generative design, seeking those sustainable solutions that serve our clients and society alike. As our Corporate Director Digital & Workplace Solutions, you hold a key leadership role, leading IT enablement and overseeing IT operations, enterprise automation, the Digital Solutions Centre, and facility management. Your mission is to provide a modern and secure IT infrastructure and working environment, where technology and knowledge can meet, that supports our teams to create value for our clients.

You report directly to the Executive Board (CFO). You are a core member of the company's leadership team, shaping the firm’s future and influencing key decisions, ensuring alignment between IT systems, software and data and business objectives, and driving impactful digital innovations together with the business. The business takes the lead in defining strategic priorities, while you as the Director Digital & Workplace Solutions play a vital IT enabling role, providing the necessary systems, technology, tools, and workplace solutions to support and accelerate transformation.

You have a strong vision of the needs and requirements of a robust and future-proof IT enablement (systems, software and data) for the business, and you lead your team in making it happen. You ensure that our IT operations, enterprise automation and availability of master data are robust, cost-effective and act as a driver rather than a constraint. You will serve as a trusted advisor on technology, systems, software, master data, and facility operations. You will ensure the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, systems, and (data) platforms, optimizing security, reliability, scalability and cost-effectiveness.

You are responsible for:

Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day IT and facility operations, ensuring high-quality service, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness to business needs.

• Lead teams across IT, digital solutions, and facility management, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Implement robust cybersecurity, physical security and data protection policies, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and ensuring basic hygiene is in place.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Work closely with internal business units, ensuring technology and facility solutions align with strategic goals and business needs.

• Collaborate with fellow Corporate Directors to co- drive process optimisation and enhance user experiences company wide.

• You work closely together with our Corporate Director Business Transformation and Director Digital Technology.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage budgets for IT, software and facility operations, maximizing efficiency and ROI.

• Oversee vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for optimal value and risk mitigation.

Facility Operations

• Manage global facility operations, including physical assets, security systems, digital infrastructure and optimised work environment that enhances employee engagement.

Haskoning is an independent international consultancy that combines engineering, design and consultancy services with software and technology. Based on our mission, Enhancing Society Together, we take responsibility for having a positive impact on the world and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our 6,800 employees are spread across offices in more than 25 countries worldwide, working together with clients on future-proof solutions.

With the Digital & Workplace Solutions department, we supply expertise to support our business needs, processes and the global way of working by offering high quality, innovative, future-proof, and cost-effective solutions. The department consists of over 180 colleagues globally in various roles, of which the majority (approximately 130 colleagues) are in the Netherlands.

• Extensive experience in IT leadership and change, ideally within engineering, consultancy, or related industries.
• Proven success in IT business enablement and managing complex technological environments and costs.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data management, and regulatory compliance, incl organizational sensitivity and reputational awareness.
• Superior communication and presentation abilities, simplifying complexity and strong persuasiveness.
• A master's degree in information technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in an international setting supporting multiple countries.
• Having experience in overseeing facility operations is a plus.

We are an independent, employee-owned organisation in charge of our own destiny. We come to work to solve our clients’ most pressing issues and make a positive impact in our world with challenging and exciting projects. We offer you a stimulating environment where we put people first and where you are empowered to craft your career path. This means we offer our colleagues:

• Purpose-driven and challenging workin diverse international projects, leveraging our 140 years of deep domain knowledge to deliver top-notch solutions that have a positive impact.
• The opportunity to carve your careerwhile working with and learning from the smartest people in our field.
• A global and inclusive working communitywhere people come first, diversity is embraced, team spirit is high, and everyone is approachable.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive yearly gross salary of up to 225k, a performance-based variable bonus, and a company car. Additionally, we offer attractive secondary employment conditions such as pension accrual through our own pension fund.

The complete overview of our employee benefits in the Netherlands can be found here. 

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At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.​

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