Senior Information Manager

Project overview

Job Description

The activities will be carried out within Information Management & Architecture (I&A) of the PLAN/BITA section within the COC2 and I&V department, which falls under the Joint Information Provision Command (JIVC), reporting to COMMIT. The information managers work in the COC2 and I&V department, which consists of a planning, change, and run component. The information managers are primarily active in the planning component.

Your deployment is within the Intelligence and Security (I&V) domain. Within the Intelligence and Security domain, you will be part of the CEMA sub-domain. The CEMA sub-domain is a multifunctional team that stands for agility, involvement, a uniform working method, and safeguarding and sharing knowledge. Based on this working method, our operational partners are effectively supported in the realization and management of CEMA (weapon) systems and services.

Information Management & Architecture (I&A) aims to achieve the right information management for the defence components. It is important that the IV and ICT provisions align well with business operations and user needs.

The information manager is responsible for analyzing the new IV and ICT needs (operational and business operations) of the (military) intelligence field and/or the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar). The Information Manager will prepare improvement proposals for this and process them, among other things, in project proposals, together with the intended project leader. This is to shape and direct coherent IT to support business operations.

In addition, the information manager provides advisory products for decision-making; they are capable of explaining and defending these substantively. The information manager is responsible for delivering the project cards, project proposals, and contributing to the IV plan for their area of responsibility.

Within the chain, work is done according to PPM (Program and Portfolio Management); you are responsible for elements from that portfolio. COMMIT/JIVC is a dynamic organization; the information manager operates in a changing environment, and they are capable of navigating this well.

Background of the Assignment

The Joint Information Provision Command (JIVC) is the professional IV/ICT service provider within Defence, facilitating the Defence components and other government clients in effectively and efficiently performing their tasks. As an organization, the JIVC stands for reliable, secure IV/ICT services that are market-conform in terms of technology and price. Employees within the JIVC collaborate and share knowledge, recognizing that only in this way can the best quality be delivered.

The COC2 and I&V department is the defence supplier of complete systems and applications for the armed forces in the relevant domain. Based on in-depth knowledge of business operations, user, and maintenance processes, the department contributes to translating requirements and wishes into concrete specifications, either for its own software development process or for an externally tendered development assignment. The department is also responsible for maintaining these systems, trainers, and simulators.

The department also provides (including on-site) support for the systems delivered by the department and provides technical assistance during the implementation and replacement of these systems.

As an information manager, you will be dedicated to the CEMA (Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities) sub-domain, where various projects are carried out. As an information manager, you are responsible for initiating renewal and replacement projects together with the business/operational unit, so that CEMA weapon systems can continue to make a difference during operational deployment.

As an information manager, you have demonstrable experience in interpreting and solving problems at both management level and the subject matter expert level.

Generic Description Competence Area and Levels

Anticipates long-term business requirements, influences the improvement of organizational process efficiency and effectiveness. Determines the IS model and enterprise architecture in accordance with organizational policy and ensures a secure environment. Makes strategic IS policy decisions for the enterprise, including sourcing strategies.

Summary Task and Mission

Proposes, plans, and manages the functional development of the Information System (IS) focused on user needs. Aligns the information system with the business strategy within their domain. Ensures continuous improvement, considering user requirements, service quality, and budgetary constraints.

Responsibilities

Manage the development of information and communication technology focused on user needs

Prepare for changes in the information system influenced by technological updates or user needs

Formalize, consolidate, and manage the development of the IS configuration

Evaluate the relevance of information systems for users

Connect the user community and the IS infrastructure

Translate user requirements into functional specifications

Requirements eCF Profile: Business Information Manager

Reference Area: A.01 Alignment of Information System and Business Strategy

This assignment is based on the European e-Competence Framework (e-CF). This is a European standard for describing IT competencies and the associated level of responsibility. The eCF profile indicates which competencies and at what level (e-1 to e-5) are expected from the candidate. We expect candidates to clearly demonstrate in their CV that they possess these competencies. This can be done by describing for each relevant assignment or position:

CVs in which the required eCF competencies cannot be demonstrably found cannot be fully assessed for suitability.

Candidate has at least 4 years of demonstrable work experience with the chosen eCF profile similar role.

Candidate has demonstrable work experience within the Ministry of Defence.

Demonstrable work experience within the CEMA field and with the field of radio and communication systems.

Candidate has demonstrable knowledge and experience in the field of radar-based self-protection systems used by CLRS, as well as validation and verification of these systems.

Candidate has demonstrable knowledge and experience in the field of Electromagnetic Attack systems used by CLAS.

Additional Information

Hybrid working: N/A

Frequency of working from home days: N/A

On-call services: N/A

• the role the candidate fulfilled
• the tasks and responsibilities involved
• the extent to which these align with the required eCF competencies and level

Project details

• Start: 2026-12-31T23:00:00
• Location: Utrecht, NL
• Languages: Dutch