Project Management Manager

This is your job

The PMB Center of Excellence is in full swing and

development. It is up to you and your fellow Executive Management team members to steer this development in

create good jobs and work together to build our department. In addition, you are

In this role, you will also be responsible for managing relationships with our

(potential) clients and for the positioning and development of

the PMB Center of Excellence as a whole. The challenges facing the city and the organization are

leading the way in this. The world around us is changing rapidly. That is why we continue to

investing in innovation and improving our work processes and ourselves. As

As a project management manager, you are responsible for advancing the field within

the academic discipline plus the direction of the PMB Center of Expertise. This includes the

the following tasks:

• You will manage approximately 25 professional and experienced

employees. They are valued for their ability to get things done, their experience, and

independence. You don't operate within a hierarchical structure and are able to

to provide employees with space and inspiration;

• You are an inspiring people manager who fosters the development of

actively supports PMB staff and the PMB Center of Excellence. You do this by

your role as a sounding board for employees and fellow Executive Team members;

• You are responsible for client relationship management and matching; You

works actively with employees to identify the needs of

clients, and you ensure the right person is in the right place for

maximum effect;

• You are responsible for ensuring that employees' expenses are billable

and achieving the set goals;

• You translate strategic, organization-wide issues into

the PMB context, anticipates the challenges, and gives them meaning;

• You link client requests to the development of

employees, professional development, and new products.

This is your workspace

The City of Utrecht welcomes everyone.

We see talent as the foundation and diversity as the driving force behind achieving better results together

achieve. There’s a place for you at the PMB Center of Excellence.

The PMB Center of Expertise is working to expand

of the organization's ability to execute by conducting critical and/or

complex tasks and works across the municipality to increase the

expertise. We offer expertise across ten areas: operational,

tactical and strategic levels. Together with 200 colleagues, we work every day to

a wide range of projects throughout the municipality. Examples of

Assignments include interim management in youth services, energy transition, and transit

bike routes, services provided by neighborhood police stations, and refugee assistance in Utrecht.

Our motto is: every PMB employee is in the right place

in the right place, at the right time, for maximum impact. What is the PMB Center of Expertise?

is characterized by our craftsmanship. PMB employees are fast, results-oriented, flexible, and

perform at a high level. We operate with a focus on people and pay close attention to

talent and a focus on the wow factor. The PMB Center of Excellence is characterized by a

an open, energetic, and quality-driven culture.   

As the City of Utrecht, we believe that a

A diverse organization fosters greater innovation, creativity, and a better

collaboration. For this reason, we strive to be as inclusive as possible

to be an organization. Are you curious about how we do that? Read all about it on this page. 

This is your input

Utrecht needs your skills. Put your

Bring your talent to the table and grow alongside our city’s ambitious goals. Together, we’ll

make it happen. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to bring both

Please include the following skills and relevant work experience:

Leadership and guidance: You provide clear direction and set clear

goals... You proactively address bottlenecks and stay focused on

results.

Fostering collaboration: You have experience with relationship management and are able to quickly

a network of clients, senior management, and external parties

to build. You foster collaboration both within and outside the team by being open

communication and knowledge sharing. You bring together various experts and

ensures that everyone feels responsible for the collective

result.

Developing people:

You support the personal and professional growth of your employees by

coaching and feedback. You provide opportunities for growth and encourage a

a learning environment where employees can challenge themselves and grow

develop.

Craftsmanship: You

have in-depth knowledge of project management, program management, and

process management and municipal processes. You have a clear vision on this.

You ensure quality and make sure the team has the right resources to

to carry out assignments successfully and in accordance with the highest standards.

Strategic Leadership: You understand the field of management like no one else. You not only

strong personnel and team management skills, but also possesses the

strategic insight to help us further develop our department. You have

the ability to bring ideas to fruition in order to drive innovation and further professionalization

implement, while keeping the long-term vision in mind.

We also believe it is important to

You can find the following in your resume or cover letter:  

• University-level work and thinking
• You have extensive, proven experience as a manager in a

a complex political and administrative environment, and you know how to manage your staff

can actively coach, inspire, and facilitate in this regard;

• You have an interest in project and program management.

Here's what we offer you

With us, you’ll work on your personal

development, with challenging responsibilities and in an environment that

passionate colleagues. You won’t just be working for the municipality—you’ll be making a difference

you are representing the more than 370,000 residents of our beautiful city. All of this takes place at

our city hall, with a view of the city you work for. That includes

...and, of course, a competitive salary. Below you’ll find our offer; please also take a look at

Please click on the link below for the remaining terms and conditions of employment. 

• A 32- to 36-hour workweek with a gross monthly salary of between €

€5,631 and €7,417 (scale 13) or €5,965 and €8,123 (scale 14)

based on a 36-hour workweek. We will determine the exact amount based on your knowledge and

experience.

• A fixed-term employment contract with a duration of

year, with the intention of converting it to an employment contract for

indefinite period. 

• An Individual Choice Budget (ICB). With the ICB, you can adjust the

tailor the terms of employment to your specific circumstances. For example,

purchasing additional leave hours. The amount of the Individual Choice

The budget (IKB) is 17.05% of your salary; 

• Opportunities for personal development, various courses, and

training courses. You’ll get unlimited access toGoodHabitz and

You can sign up for various activities throughout the year

MD workshops;

• You can work in a hybrid model: we work together in person part of the time at the

At the city office and partly at home. Of course, we’ll make sure you can also

a good workspace. This includes a laptop, desk, and office chair.   

• Viewaninfographic about our employment benefits here. Or

For the full description, please visitthis page. 

This is good to know

Are you interested in becoming a manager?

If you're interested in working in project management for the City of Utrecht, please apply

immediately, but no later than Friday, March 7.

The first round of job interviews will

will be held on March 13. The entire application process consists of two

interviews and a discussion of employment terms.   

Would you like more information about the content first?

about the job posting, or are you curious about what this job is really like in practice?

What does it look like? You can ask questions about the position and send your application to

Helga Stieber, Director of PMB, can be reached at 06–52 49 39 51. For any questions

For questions about the application process, please call Irina Bonder, Corporate

Recruiter, 06 – 38218775. If you can’t get through, send me a text! 

If you come in for an interview, we will

use of a list of fixed (standardized) questions. To all

We ask all candidates the same questions. This allows us to evaluate the results more fairly

compare and ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity. 

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