About the opportunity
The IT Project Manager will join the Office of the CIO within Library and Information Services (LIS) at TU/e. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary project teams, managing project quality, finances, timelines, and risks for IT implementation initiatives across platform, infrastructure, data, business applications, and research or education domains. The position involves close collaboration with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, architects, and key users, ensuring compliance with privacy and security standards while building strong stakeholder alignment in a dynamic hybrid environment.
Salary and benefits
- Gross monthly salary ranging from €5,932 to €7,573 for a full-time position (Scale 12, CAO Dutch Universities), based on knowledge and experience.
- 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus calculated on annual gross basic salary.
- Participation in the ABP pension scheme, with TU/e covering 70% of the pension premium.
- Favorable options for additional leave days or sabbatical.
- Flexible choice model for extra secondary employment terms.
- Free 24/7 access to OpenUp mental health support for employees and their families.
- Access to the campus sports center at an exceptionally favorable rate.
- Personal growth and career development opportunities, including mentoring, workshops, and coaching.
- Partially paid parental leave as well as allowances for home-working, internet, and commuting costs.
Who can apply?
- More than 10 years of experience as an IT project manager leading multiple large-scale change initiatives in complex public organizations.
- Completed HBO (higher professional education) degree or higher, preferably in Business, IT, or Change Management.
- Prince2 certification.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
- Strong focus on and familiarity with compliance, privacy, and security in IT environments.
- Proven experience working within IT organizations, procurement procedures, and application landscapes.
- Excellent command of both Dutch and English (spoken and written).
- Willingness to work in a hybrid setup combining on-campus presence in Eindhoven with home-working.
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter with motivation and description of qualifications
When to apply
- Published date: August 25, 2026.
- Application deadline: September 25, 2026.
- Candidate screening begins as applications arrive and continues until the position is filled.
How to apply
- Apply online using the official application button on the vacancy page.
- Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
- Ensure all requested documents are attached, as complete applications are given priority.
- Do not send applications by email or post as they will not be processed.
Additional information
- The position is temporary with a view to permanent employment (1.0 FTE).
- Internal candidates receive priority over external candidates in cases of equal suitability.
- A pre-employment screening (such as a Certificate of Good Conduct or national knowledge security check) may form part of the selection procedure.
- For inquiries about the position, contact Program Manager Bas Poels at b.poels@tue.nl.
- For inquiries about the recruitment process, contact Senior Recruiter Rob van der Linden at r.m.e.v.d.linden@tue.nl.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced IT project managers with over 10 years of background leading large-scale change initiatives in complex public organizations.
- Professionals holding a completed HBO degree or higher in Business, IT, or Change Management, backed by a Prince2 certification.
- Candidates familiar with Agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, and strict IT compliance, privacy, and security standards.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is temporary with a view to permanent employment and requires managing multidisciplinary project teams across diverse domains.
- A hybrid work arrangement is expected, combining on-campus presence in Eindhoven with home-working capabilities.
- Internal candidates receive priority over external applicants in cases of equal suitability, and pre-employment screening may apply.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This senior role allows an established IT project manager to direct critical digital transformations and infrastructure initiatives within higher education library and information services.
Our take
Seasoned IT leaders with public sector experience should apply, while junior project managers lacking the required decade of complex leadership will not meet the eligibility threshold.
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