Senior IT Project & Team Lead

Frencken Europe B.V.; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frencken Europe B.V. in Eindhoven seeks a Senior IT Project & Team Lead to drive strategic IT initiatives and digital transformation while developing the European IT team.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders and the Global IT organization to ensure successful project delivery, drive process improvements, and align IT with Frencken's growth and technology roadmap. This is an international, high‑tech environment that values strong communication, change management, and hands‑on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Information Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of IT project management and leadership experience.
• Experience leading teams and delivering complex IT projects.
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and business processes.
• Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver IT projects and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage project scope, planning, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead, coach, and develop the European IT team.
• Act as the link between business stakeholders, local IT teams, vendors, and Global IT.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Support the implementation of global IT standards, governance, and best practices.
• Manage external IT partners and suppliers.
• Contribute to the European IT roadmap and long-term technology strategy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Communication

Organizational skills

Change management

IT leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Information Management, or a related field

Job description

Frencken is a global high-tech manufacturing partner serving leading companies in industries such as semiconductor, medical, analytical, and industrial automation. With operations across Europe, Asia, and the US, we combine innovation, engineering excellence, and operational expertise to help shape tomorrow's technologies.

As Senior IT Project & Team Lead, you combine project leadership with people management. You are responsible for delivering strategic IT and digital transformation projects while leading and developing the European IT team. Working closely with business stakeholders and the Global IT organization, you ensure successful project execution, drive continuous improvement, and support the organization's digital ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver IT projects and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage project scope, planning, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead, coach, and develop the European IT team.
• Act as the link between business stakeholders, local IT teams, vendors, and Global IT.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Support the implementation of global IT standards, governance, and best practices.
• Manage external IT partners and suppliers.
• Contribute to the European IT roadmap and long-term technology strategy.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Information Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT project management, IT leadership, or a similar role.
• Experience leading teams and delivering complex IT projects.
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and business processes.
• Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and change management skills.

What We Offer

• A key role with direct impact on Frencken's digital transformation.
• An international and innovative high-tech environment.
• Competitive salary and attractive employment conditions.
• Pension scheme and travel allowance.
• 27 vacation days plus ADV days.
• Training and development opportunities.Career growth within a global organization.
• An open, informal, and collaborative culture.