Lead Programmamanager Operationele Verbetering

TNO; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days 33 + flexible holiday

Excellent pension plan

Travel/mobility support

Job summary

TNO seeks a Programmamanager Operational Excellence in Den Haag to drive organization-wide change and sustainable performance improvements. You’ll lead large, multidisciplinary programs, steer improvement initiatives and coach teams to embed Kaizen culture.

Requirements include a WO degree and 7+ years in program management, with Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and strong change-management skills. Hybrid work, competitive package and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• WO degree in business administration, change management, or a comparable direction.
• At least 7 years of demonstrable experience in program management, including leading strategic improvement programs in complex organizations.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required.
• Strong background in project management, including managing multidisciplinary projects and change processes.
• Excellent process analysis, process design, stakeholder management and change management skills.
• Excellent communication and proven ability to present and report convincingly.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, multidisciplinary programs focused on process optimization, strategic organizational development and sustainable performance improvement.
• Develop, structure and steer improvement initiatives following Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Analyze current processes and implement future-ready, efficient processes aligned with TNO strategy.
• Stakeholder management at all levels: teams, line management and executive board.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives, value stream mapping sessions, and organization-wide optimization programs.
• Coach, inspire and support colleagues to create a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Stakeholder management

Process analysis

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

WO degree in business administration/related

Tools

Kaizen

Value stream mapping

Job description

TNO seeks a Programmamanager Operational Excellence in Den Haag to drive organization-wide change and sustainable performance improvements. You’ll lead large, multidisciplinary programs, steer improvement initiatives and coach teams to embed Kaizen culture.

Requirements include a WO degree and 7+ years in program management, with Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and strong change-management skills. Hybrid work, competitive package and growth opportunities offered.