Strategic Improvement Programme Lead

TNO; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

TNO in Den Haag is seeking a Programme Manager to lead organisation-wide improvement programmes linking strategy with day-to-day practice. You will drive complex initiatives, coach teams and engage stakeholders to secure lasting change across the organisation.

The role requires seven+ years in programme management, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and strong skills in process analysis, change management, and strategic communication. Flexible working hours and home-based options are provided.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree, preferably in business administration, change management or a comparable field.
• At least seven years of demonstrable experience in programme management, including leading strategic improvement programmes in complex organisations.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, which is required.
• Strong background in project management, including experience managing multidisciplinary projects and change initiatives.
• Strong skills in process analysis, process design, stakeholder management and change management.
• Excellent communication skills and proven experience in delivering persuasive presentations and reports.
• Organisationally sensitive, able to switch quickly and capable of using systems thinking to identify patterns and translate them into effective interventions.

Responsibilities

• Leading large, multidisciplinary programmes focused on process optimisation, strategic organisational development and sustainable performance improvement.
• Developing, structuring and managing improvement initiatives in line with Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Analysing current processes and implementing efficient, future-ready processes aligned with TNO’s strategy.
• Managing stakeholders at every level, from teams and line management to the Executive Board.
• Leading Kaizen initiatives, value stream mapping sessions and organisation-wide optimisation programmes.
• Creating a culture of continuous improvement by coaching, inspiring and supporting colleagues.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Process analysis

Process design

Communication skills

Systems thinking

Education

University degree in business administration / change management

Job description

TNO in Den Haag is seeking a Programme Manager to lead organisation-wide improvement programmes linking strategy with day-to-day practice. You will drive complex initiatives, coach teams and engage stakeholders to secure lasting change across the organisation.

The role requires seven+ years in programme management, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and strong skills in process analysis, change management, and strategic communication. Flexible working hours and home-based options are provided.