Interim Technical Team Lead

Michael Page International (Netherlands); Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Netherlands) is seeking an Interim Technical Team Lead in Gorinchem to lead a team of technical consultants. The role focuses on day-to-day people management, process assessment, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced back-office environment.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in developing teams, transforming cultures, and managing specialists in technical or advisory settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading professional teams through development and change.
• Background in team development and organizational transformation.
• Experience managing technical, engineering, consulting, or advisory professionals.
• Strong analytical skills to assess and improve processes and workload allocation.
• Experience breaking down silos and promoting cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; ZZP registered in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical consultants and provide day-to-day people management and operational oversight.
• Assess current work processes, workflows, and team structures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Improve resource allocation and workload distribution across the team.
• Drive greater collaboration between consultants and encourage cross-functional support.
• Strengthen knowledge-sharing practices and reduce dependency on individual expertise.
• Promote consistency in methodologies, processes, and team agreements.
• Establish clear expectations regarding responsibilities, performance, and ways of working.
• Foster open communication, constructive feedback, and a culture of accountability.
• Support employees through organizational and operational change initiatives.
• Build engagement and alignment around team objectives and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coaching

Analytical skills

Job description

• Provide day-to-day leadership while driving improvements
• Assignment for 9-12 months

About Our Client

Our client, based in Gorinchem, is a well-established manufacturing and production organization with a business-critical back-office function that plays a key role in supporting day-to-day operations and service delivery. The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and stakeholder support. The organization is committed to creating a positive, professional, and high-performing workplace culture. As part of its ongoing development, the business recognizes the importance of strengthening collaboration, improving communication, and fostering a culture built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect.

Job Description

• In this role as Interim Technical Team Lead you will:
• Lead a team of technical consultants and provide day-to-day people management and operational oversight.
• Assess current work processes, workflows, and team structures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Improve resource allocation and workload distribution across the team.
• Drive greater collaboration between consultants and encourage cross-functional support.
• Strengthen knowledge-sharing practices and reduce dependency on individual expertise.
• Promote consistency in methodologies, processes, and team agreements.
• Establish clear expectations regarding responsibilities, performance, and ways of working.
• Foster open communication, constructive feedback, and a culture of accountability.
• Support employees through organizational and operational change initiatives.
• Build engagement and alignment around team objectives and continuous improvement activities.

The Successful Applicant

For this role as Interim Technical Team Lead

• Proven experience leading professional teams through development and change.
• A strong background in team development, culture improvement, and organizational transformation.
• Experience managing highly skilled professionals within a technical, engineering, consulting, or advisory environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and improve operational processes and work allocation.
• A track record of identifying bottlenecks and implementing practical process improvements.
• Experience breaking down silos and promoting collaboration across specialist teams.
• The ability to create alignment while respecting individual expertise and autonomy.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• A calm and structured leadership style combined with natural authority and credibility.
• Strong change management capabilities with the ability to create buy-in and engagement.
• ZZP registered and based in the Netherlands
• Fluent in Dutch and English

What's on Offer

• Start date: ASAP
• Contract for 9-12 months
• Full time
• On site