Project Manager

The position

Do you want to make an immediate impact within the City of Amsterdam? This is your chance! As a Project Manager in the Leasehold and Issuance Department, you’ll have the opportunity to actively contribute to the implementation and further development of Amsterdam’s leasehold system. This dynamic and socially beneficial tool helps ensure a livable and affordable city.

At Leasehold & Issuance, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where you are challenged, given the freedom to take initiative, and encouraged to think strategically. You will work closely with professionals from various fields, whose expertise complements one another. Join an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated team!

No two days are the same as a Project Manager. You translate complex issues into practical solutions and concrete results, and carry out assignments based on municipal policy. Your role within the department is of great value, as you contribute daily to improving both internal and external processes to ensure optimal service delivery. This might involve, for example, developing an administrative assignment from the coalition agreement, taking into account the administrative context and sensitivities. You will also work on data-related projects and ensure the implementation of efficient processes in the execution phase.

As a Project Manager, you maintain an overview, set priorities, and ensure that colleagues and specialists work together effectively. You identify bottlenecks, anticipate issues, and make adjustments where necessary to achieve the set goals. With your ability to bring people together and your flexible approach, you step in where needed.

Here's what you do on an average day

• You will translate internal requests and initiatives into project proposals that include an action plan, in consultation with the project portfolio manager and the management team (MT).
• You will manage projects and maintain an overview by taking a broad perspective.
• You serve as a discussion partner and sounding board for specialists, management, and the alderman, and you move seamlessly between these levels.
• You draft decision-making documents and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• You translate the department’s vision and strategy into concrete recommendations, taking into account internal and external developments both within and outside the municipality.
• You will periodically discuss the progress of your projects with your management team client and the project portfolio manager.
• You actively use your network to gain new insights and knowledge.

This is where you get started

Leasehold and Land Allocation is part of the Land and Development Division. Within Leasehold and Land Allocation, we place a high priority on being a great employer, and every day we work to build a work culture where all colleagues feel seen, heard, and valued. We are proud of the diversity within our department and how it reflects our organization and the city. Openness, transparency, and learning from one another are central to our approach. Whoever you are: you are warmly welcome here!

Our overarching Land & Development division has the following mission: “To create more value for the city and metropolitan area of Amsterdam.” We work to build a sustainable and vibrant city for residents and businesses, and we oversee area and real estate development as well as the leasehold system. We grant land under leasehold and manage it, prepare lots for construction, transform and manage real estate, and manage project finances and the leasehold portfolio.

The Leasehold and Issuance Department manages over 300,000 leasehold contracts, with annual ground rent revenue exceeding €100 million and total assets of approximately €8 billion. The department employs 280 staff members divided into 7 teams. As a Project Manager, you will be part of the Advice, Policy, and Development team, specifically the Advice & Development subteam.

What you bring

For this Project Manager position, you must have:

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in project management, including overseeing projects from start to finish.
  
• Experience in a large, complex organization, preferably in a political-administrative context.
  
• An interest in and/or education in business administration, economics, or public administration is a plus.
  

You should have the following skills:

• Analytical skills: You can distinguish between main and secondary issues and draw logical conclusions.
• Environmental awareness: You are well-informed about professional, organizational, and societal developments.
• Results-oriented: You work with a clear focus on your goals and stay committed to them until the desired results are achieved.
• Persuasiveness: You know how to persuade others through the substance of your arguments and your personal charisma.

What we offer you

As a Project Manager, you will join our team for a minimum of 32 and a maximum of 36 hours per week, and you can expect the following terms of employment:

• A gross monthly salary between €5,070 and €6,862 (pay grade 12) based on a 36-hour workweek. The exact salary will be determined based on your skill level, knowledge, and experience.
• A 12-month employment contract with the possibility of a permanent position.
• Retention of permanent employment if you already have a permanent position with the City of Amsterdam.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and training, including through the Amsterdam School.
• An individual choice budget (ICB) equal to 17.05% of your salary, which you can use for purposes such as additional pension contributions or leave.
• Pension accrual through ABP, the pension fund for the public sector and education.
• Travel allowance of €0.10 to €0.21 per kilometer (up to 45 km one way) and/or a work-from-home allowance of €2 net per day worked from home.
• A monthly contribution toward health insurance.

Interested in learning more about our employment terms and conditions? Check out the Municipality of Amsterdam Personnel Regulations (PGA) on our website

Apply for this job

•  If this job opening interests you, we look forward to receiving your application by May 4 via the application button.
  
• We would like to receive your cover letter, in which you explain, in no more than one A4 page, why your work experience and skills are a good fit for this position. Your cover letter will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
• If your resume meets the job requirements, we would be happy to invite you for an interview.
• The selection process begins immediately after the application deadline and consists of up to two interviews and a discussion of employment terms.
• The interviews will take place in person at our office located at Weesperplein 8 in Amsterdam.
• We require a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) from every colleague who joins our team.

We do not appreciate unsolicited solicitation from recruitment agencies, and such actions may result in exclusion from our other recruitment initiatives. We also consider the unsolicited submission of resumes by agencies to our employees to be solicitation. We will not review these resumes.

Do you have any questions about this job opening?

For questions about the position, please contact Iris Brandenburg - de Liefde, Manager of the Advice, Policy, and Development (ABO) Team, via i.brandenburg@amsterdam.nl. For questions about the application process, please contact Jurian Hoogendoorn at jurian.hoogendoorn@amsterdam.nl.