Director IT

Location: The Hague

Locatie::
The Hague Werken op afstand::
Hybrid Opleidingsniveau::
Master Uren per week::
32-40 hours/week Vacancy:
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** About this position
** TNO is committed to driving societal and technological innovation. As an independent applied research organisation, TNO brings together knowledge, science and technology to develop solutions to complex societal challenges. Delivering on this ambition requires not only outstanding research and expertise, but also a professional organisation that enables its people and research teams to perform at their best.  A future-proof digital infrastructure and high-quality information services are strategically essential to this mission.

They increasingly shape how TNO conducts research, collaborates, innovates and creates societal impact.

Business Information & Operations Services (BIOS)  Business Information & Operations Services (BIOS) is a key part of TNO’s Services Organisation. It supports the wider organisation through a range of services, including operational processes, facilities, information services, security, and research knowledge and information support.  BIOS comprises five departments:
Corporate Real Estate & Facilities, Information Services, Operational Excellence & Auditing, Research Information Support, and Security.

Working as one integrated BIOS team, these departments collaborate closely to provide the best possible support to TNO. Strong relationships with internal stakeholders and colleagues are central to this approach. By understanding the organisation’s needs and priorities, BIOS aims to deliver services that enable TNO to achieve its strategic objectives successfully.

Information Services  Within BIOS, Information Services (IS) is at the heart of TNO’s internal digital services. IS is more than an internal IT service provider: it is a strategic partner in TNO’s digital development, playing a defining role in how employees collaborate, conduct research and apply emerging technologies.

IS ensures that employees and the organisation have access to a reliable, secure and future-proof digital working environment. To fulfil this responsibility, IS develops, manages and provides access to TNO’s IT infrastructure, AI capabilities, application landscape and digital  doing so, IS supports not only day-to-day operations, but also TNO’s continued development. The organisation is evolving, ways of working are changing, and technological possibilities are advancing at an accelerating pace.

IS ensures that its services keep pace with these developments, enabling TNO to work effectively, securely and with agility.

IS takes a forward-looking approach. Its services are continuously developed in line with TNO’s strategic direction and relevant technological and societal developments. This requires a demand-driven, project-based approach, a strong architectural foundation, and transparent decisions regarding priorities, service delivery and costs.##
** TNO Strategy 2026–2029
** This agenda will become increasingly important over the coming years. TNO’s 2026–2029 strategy calls for an organisation that can respond to societal and technological developments with agility, foresight and effectiveness. Digitalisation plays a pivotal role in achieving this ambition. Emerging technologies, evolving ways of working, and increasingly stringent requirements around security, privacy and compliance mean that TNO’s digital foundations must be continuously strengthened and developed.

IS therefore faces a substantial transformation agenda. TNO is working to strengthen the digital sovereignty of the Netherlands and Europe while accelerating the digitalisation of its Services Organisation. The…