Manager System Integration (ILS) Rijswijk (ZH) • Middle Point

Lead ILS & System Integration Projects

• Manage Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities within equipment acquisition and system integration programs.

• Supervise the preparation of Project Initiation Documents (PID) and Programs of Requirements (PvE).

• Evaluate supplier proposals for logistical feasibility and long-term impact on defense operations.

• Oversee the development and documentation of maintenance strategies, ensuring operational continuity and cost-effectiveness.

• Support decisions regarding insourcing or outsourcing of maintenance and sustainment activities.

Develop and Implement Logistics Solutions

• Identify and manage all ILS elements, including maintenance schedules, spare parts, tools, testing equipment, documentation, personnel, and facilities.

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with logistical, technical, and data requirements.

• Draft and validate ILS plans, import/export documentation, and lifecycle support strategies.

• Coordinate the system setup and configuration management within SAP or equivalent maintenance management systems.

• Oversee the entry and validation of technical article and asset data in digital logistics systems.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor a team of ILS engineers, technical specialists, and project coordinators.

• Liaise with stakeholders, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure alignment across technical, logistical, and program objectives.

• Foster a culture of ownership, precision, and collaboration within the project environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a technical or engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred).

• At least 5 years of experience in system logistics, defense engineering, or complex technical project environments.

• Proven expertise in ILS, materiel logistics, or system sustainment programs.

• Familiarity with Ministry of Defense frameworks, (European) regulations, and legal standards.

• Experience preparing requirements documentation and contributing to equipment acquisition programs.

• Strong knowledge of SAP and related ERP/maintenance systems.

• Fluency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Background in defense logistics or naval systems management.

• Understanding of methodologies such as FMECA, LORA, LSA, and RCM.

• Experience managing and guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Salary range: €4,500 – €7,500 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Flexible work arrangements between Rijswijk, Utrecht, Den Helder, and client sites, adjusted to personal circumstances.

• Opportunities for technical training and personal development.

• Employment conditions in accordance with the Metal & Engineering Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Metaal & Techniek).

• Access to WeConnect, the internal platform fostering community engagement through social events, sports activities, and perks.

• Invitations to industry events such as METSTRADE, SMM, and Offshore Energy.

Our client is a technical consultancy and system engineering partner serving the defense, maritime, and infrastructure sectors. Specialising in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), they deliver strategic and operational solutions that ensure mission critical systems remain effective, reliable, and sustainable.

Working closely with the Ministry of Defense and major industry partners, their teams provide expertise across system design, maintenance strategy and lifecycle management. The environment is defined by professionalism, collaboration and purpose offering opportunities to lead projects that contribute directly to national readiness and technological advancement.