Senior Specialist IT Advisor

Project overview

Context and Assignment

Defence faces the challenge of accelerating the readiness and preparedness of the armed forces. Digitalization and IT are essential prerequisites for this. The Land-based IT department (Land IT) plays a central role in this, together with the FOXTROT program and the operational users CLAS (I&T Directorate). Land IT is undergoing a major transition towards more agile and value-driven work. The further implementation and safeguarding of SAFe forms an important foundation for this and also provides insights for the broader change agenda within JIVC and Defence.

The contractor will develop, coordinate, and realize the strategic internal and external reports related to this (SAFe) transformation and positioning of Land IT. The focus is on the coherence between Land IT, FOXTROT, CLAS, but also the JIVC Acceleration program and the broader defence organization. The goal is to involve employees and stakeholders in the change, strengthen collaboration and ownership, and further optimize the contribution of Land IT to operational readiness (faster, better, and more IT).

Activities

The contractor will:

Intended Result

The assignment will result in a recognizable and coherent positioning of Land IT and an approach that supports and sustainably safeguards the transformation. The connection and collaboration between Land IT, FOXTROT, CLAS, and JIVC will be durably improved, and the contribution of Land IT to JIVC Acceleration and the operational readiness of the armed forces will be strengthened.

Required Profile

This assignment requires a senior specialist or strategic advisor who can combine strategy, advice, and execution and can operate independently within the complexity of the Ministry of Defence. Due to the phase the transformation is in, continuity, knowledge of the organizational context, and existing trust relationships with key stakeholders are essential. The contractor must therefore be able to operate independently immediately and build upon already initiated change processes without an extensive onboarding period.

Background Assignment

The Land IT Staff provides clear and concise communication regarding the transition and developments, using the Mission and Vision as a starting point.

Mission

We deliver, integrate, and maintain C4I solutions for land operations.

Vision

We are developing into an agile and scalable organization. Land-based IT can thus quickly respond to changes in the environment and the operational needs of land units. By modernizing our processes, strengthening our open collaboration, and broadening our expertise, we ensure that we make a sustainable and future-proof contribution to the operational effectiveness of land operations.

Requirements eCF Profile: Business Information Manager

Reference Area: E.07 Management of changes in business processes

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 these competencies in their CV. This can be done by describing for each relevant assignment or position:

CVs in which the required eCF competencies are not demonstrably present cannot be fully assessed for suitability.

Candidate has at least 3 years of demonstrable work experience with the chosen eCF profile similar role.

Generic description competence area and levels

Summary task and mission

• advise management on strategic IT, change management (in close collaboration with change managers), positioning, and visibility;
• develop and monitor the strategic narrative around Land IT, FOXTROT, and partly JIVC Acceleration;
• develop and implement interventions that contribute to understanding, engagement, ownership, and behavioral change;
• connect relevant stakeholders within Land IT, FOXTROT, CLAS, JIVC, and other parts of Defence;
• contribute to strategic sessions, working sessions, and PI events, meetings, and translate the outcomes into concrete actions;
• make IT results, practical examples, and lessons learned visible and translate them into appropriate products;
• safeguard the approach, core messages, stakeholder relationships, and acquired knowledge within the organization.
• the role the candidate fulfilled
• the tasks and responsibilities involved
• the extent to which these align with the required eCF competencies and the level
• Assesses the implications of new digital solutions.
• Defines requirements and quantifies business benefits.
• Manages the deployment of change, considering structural and cultural issues.
• Maintains the continuity of business processes and processes throughout the change, monitors the impact, takes the required corrective measures, and refines the approach.
• 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/area.
• Ensures continuous improvement, taking into account user requirements, service quality, and budgetary constraints.

Responsibilities

Requirements/Wishes

Additional Information

Hybrid working: The frequency is an estimate, provided the work allows. Arrangements regarding working from home are always made in consultation with the requester. Frequency of days working from home: 2

On-call services: No

• 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 direct 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
• Candidate preferably has knowledge of and experience within the Defence organization and the political-administrative context
• Candidate preferably has at least 5 years of experience with strategic IT, change, and organizational change
• Candidate preferably has experience with SAFe/agile transformations and value-driven work
• Candidate preferably has experience with advising management and senior stakeholders

Project details

• Start: 2026-11-30T23:00:00
• Location: Amersfoort Utrecht, NL
• Languages: Dutch