Strategic S&T Leader, Electromagnetics & Military Ops

TNO; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 7,300 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TNO, Defence, Safety & Security (DSS) – Electromagnetics & Military Operations (E&MO) division – seeks a Science & Technology Manager to shape and drive the strategic development of E&MO's knowledge and technology capabilities. You oversee progress across the division and translate findings into long‑term strategic choices with partners to stay at the forefront.

You connect emerging knowledge to strategic propositions, determine required future capabilities, and collaborate with national

Qualifications

• Academic level of thinking and working, with strong scientific and technological background.
• Broad affinity with E&MO's knowledge and technology domains, and sufficient technical depth to engage credibly with leading specialists.
• Experience in developing and managing strategic research, technology or innovation portfolios.
• Ability to build and leverage a relevant national and international network.
• Experience in strategic advisory roles and influencing decision‑making at senior management or executive level.
• Ability to inspire and connect scientific and technical leaders and highly qualified specialists.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction for the S&T portfolio and translate strategy into action within E&MO.
• connect Science & Technology to propositions and identify future capabilities needing new knowledge.
• Understand and connect with national and international forefront; build relationships for joint development.
• Strengthen scientific and technological excellence across organizational boundaries.
• Shape research programmes and ensure content and governance align with S&T direction.
• Collaborate with leadership to form the DSS knowledge leadership team.

Job description

TNO, Defence, Safety & Security (DSS) – Electromagnetics & Military Operations (E&MO) division – seeks a Science & Technology Manager to shape and drive the strategic development of E&MO's knowledge and technology capabilities. You oversee progress across the division and translate findings into long‑term strategic choices with partners to stay at the forefront.

You connect emerging knowledge to strategic propositions, determine required future capabilities, and collaborate with national