Information Manager (Interim) | Medium-Sized Local Authority | Northern Netherlands

improven; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IMPROVED is seeking an experienced Information Manager for a medium-sized local authority in the Northern Netherlands, to steer information provision and digitalisation and link strategic plans to day-to-day practice. You will lead the IT and information teams and collaborate across management and suppliers to deliver impactful results.

The role combines strategic, tactical and operational responsibilities, focusing on people as well as processes, with a start date in the near future and a

Qualifications

• Experience as an Information Manager, Information Services Manager or IS Manager.
• Experience within a local authority or other public organisation.
• Knowledge of IT procurement and supplier management.
• Understanding application portfolios and information management issues.
• A reliable partner for management, suppliers and IT professionals.
• Leadership that focuses on both substance and people.

Responsibilities

• Updating the information plan and monitoring progress.
• To clarify which KPIs have and have not been achieved.
• Coordinating and overseeing IT-related tendering processes.
• To provide an overview of the current application landscape and advise on optimisation, coherence and future decisions.
• Linking the business, information provision and IT.

Skills

Information management

Public sector experience

IT procurement

Portfolio management

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Information Manager (interim) | Medium-sized local authority | Northern Netherlands

Are you an experienced information manager who enjoys making an impact within a local authority organisation? Can you link strategic plans to day-to-day practice, and do you know how to motivate professionals? If so, this is an assignment that certainly deserves your attention.

IMPROVED is seeking an independent and capable Information Manager for a medium-sized local authority in the northern Netherlands, who will steer the further development of information provision and digitalisation.

What will you do?

• Updating the information plan and monitoring progress
• To clarify which KPIs have and have not been achieved
• Coordinating and overseeing IT-related tendering processes
• To provide an overview of the current application landscape and advise on optimisation, coherence and future decisions
• Linking the business, information provision and IT

But this task requires more than just subject-matter expertise.

We are looking for an information manager who will make a real difference within the team. Someone who will challenge the IT team intellectually, keep them on their toes and help them to grow. A professional who not only focuses on results and processes, but also cares about the people behind the technology.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience as an Information Manager, Information Services Manager or IS Manager
• Experience within a local authority or other public organisation
• Knowledge of IT procurement and supplier management
• Understanding application portfolios and information management issues
• A reliable partner for management, suppliers and IT professionals
• Leadership that focuses on both substance and people

Why this assignment?

You will hold a prominent position within the organisation and have a direct influence on the council's digital strategy. You will operate at strategic, tactical and operational levels and help to further professionalise both the organisation and the team.

• Northern Netherlands
• Start date in the near future; duration: 6 months
• Hybrid working