Program Manager

TMC; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Profit-sharing model

€2,200 training budget per year

Collaboration with Business Cell

Entrepreneurial Lab access

Job summary

TMC Utrecht is seeking a Program Manager to lead integrated programs in infrastructure, mobility, energy transition, water safety, and spatial development. You will set up and govern programs, ensuring coherence with strategic objectives while managing scope, finances, risks, and quality.

The role interacts with governments and public bodies, translating complex challenges into concrete actions on-site in Utrecht.

Qualifications

• Experience managing programs or complex projects.
• Familiar with MSP, IPMA, PRINCE2 or similar methodologies.
• Affinity for civil engineering and spatial domain.
• Strong stakeholder management and governance communication.
• Analytical, structured, and decisive.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage, and control integrated programs spanning multiple projects.
• Ensure coherence with strategic objectives and governance structures.
• Engage stakeholders at various levels and serve as a sparring partner for clients and executives.
• Oversee scope, phasing, finances, risks, capacity, and quality.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Decision making

Tools

MSP

IPMA

PRINCE2

Job description

Netherlands Civil Engineering 10+ years Utrecht On-siteAre you a Program Manager who oversees complex societal and technical challenges? At TMC, you focus on coherence, strategy, and results within large-scale programs in the spatial domain.About The Member CompanyWe are a global high-tech consultancy company with a team of entrepreneurial engineers, scientists, and digital experts from around the world. Together we form a fast-growing and proud community. We offer consultancy services to high-profile clients globally in diverse service areas, such as:Technology & EngineeringEnergy & RenewablesLife sciences & PharmaDigital & ITAbout this vacancyAs a Program Manager at TMC, you are responsible for setting up, managing, and controlling integrated programs within areas such as infrastructure, mobility, energy transition, water safety, and spatial development. These programs involve multiple projects and sub-tasks running in parallel, where administrative, societal, and technical interests are closely intertwined. You ensure coherence between projects, safeguard the strategic objectives, and establish an effective governance and decision-making structure. Additionally, you are responsible for the overall program: from scope and phasing to finances, risks, capacity, and quality. You act as a sparring partner for clients and executives, translating complex challenges into clear choices and concrete results. You work on assignments for organizations such as (local) governments, provinces, water boards, grid operators, and public organizations. While the programs and projects vary, your role consistently focuses on integrated management and creating clarity and calm in a dynamic environment. You understand the technical and substantive context sufficiently to make strategic decisions without needing to be the content specialist yourself. At TMC, you work with recognized program and project management methodologies, such as MSP, IPMA, PRINCE2, or similar approaches. You apply these pragmatically and are given the space to further develop your skills in program management, governance, and leadership, aligned with your ambitions.What we expect from youWe are looking for a Program Manager who can think strategically while keeping an eye on execution. You are capable of reducing complexity, providing direction, and aligning diverse interests. You feel comfortable in a governance environment and know how to effectively engage stakeholders at various levels.You identify with the following:You have an affinity for civil engineering and the spatial domain.You have experience in managing programs or complex projects.You are familiar with program and project management methodologies (such as MSP, IPMA, PRINCE2, or similar). You have experience managing cohesion, governance, finances, risks, scope, and quality.You have an affinity for translating strategic objectives into executable programs.You excel in stakeholder management and governance communication.You are analytical, structured, and decisive.Technical expertise is a plus. Your skills in substantive understanding and interest are pivotal. The ability to manage integrally, maintain oversight, and connect people and interests will make you successful in this role.What you can expect from usAt TMC, we believe that you can achieve your best when you are provided with the right guidance, freedom, and development opportunities. That's why we offer you not only diverse projects but also excellent benefits:A permanent employment contract with a market-competitive salary based on your experience and expertise.A transparent compensation model with individual profit-sharing, ensuring you know exactly how your rate is composed and giving you a say in the process.A training budget (€2,200 per year) that you can allocate as you see fit for courses, workshops, or other development activities.Collaboration and knowledge sharing with experienced and motivated professionals within your own Business Cell, along with access to expertise, experience, and partnerships with specialists from other Business Cells. TMC offers a vast network of professionals across various specialties.Access to our TMC Entrepreneurial Lab, where you can bring your own ideas and projects to life.#LI-RV9