Project Manager – Digital Transformation Program

What will you be doing?

When you join the program team, you’ll work on strengthening data-driven practices. Various steps have already been taken toward this goal within the force and the unit, but there is still plenty to do. For example, there is a national Data-Driven Collaboration Program, tools are being developed under national coordination, and the CSAE model (Collect, Store, Analyze, and Engage) has been adopted to ensure that everyone speaks the same language. Data scientists and data engineers are already working in national and regional teams within the police force, and digital forensics is high on the agenda. 

In this role, you’ll collaborate with digital experts and operational generalists in our unit to further implement data-driven practices. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the subject matter by engaging with experts, though you yourself are not a subject matter expert. Your expertise lies in the process, and you know how to turn smart ideas into reality. You’ll serve as a sounding board for the operational team, as well as a coach and supporter.

You support operations by ensuring that employees from various disciplines come together, that ideas for improvement are documented in short-term project plans, and that these plans are presented at the appropriate decision-making meetings. In addition to building support at the operational level, you must also secure support at the tactical and strategic levels. You will work on this in collaboration with the team’s program managers.

In addition to projects related to data-driven work, you may also be assigned to other projects over time, in consultation with the program managers. This decision is based not only on the nature of the work but also on your professional development needs. Currently, the focus of data-driven work is on information management and criminal investigation, but in the future, that focus may shift more toward frontline police operations. It is also expected that the development of Artificial Intelligence will have an increasing impact on the unit and may come to constitute a larger part of your work.

Where will you be working?

You will join the Digital Transformation Program Team. This team was established in 2022 and consists of two program managers, six project leaders, and administrative support. It is a dynamic team where collaboration, connection, and open communication are paramount. Furthermore, the professional development of team members is a key priority in which we continuously invest. Our team consists of both colleagues with police training who have advanced within the organization and people who come from outside the police force.

The program team is tasked with supporting the Rotterdam Unit in a broad sense during its digital transformation, so that the unit can keep pace with today’s developments and meet the challenges of the future. This includes strengthening leadership, tackling digital crime and cybercrime, online policing, and data-driven work. To effectively support the digital transformation, we work closely within the program team and with operations on all projects. Project leaders are given the freedom to shape the projects as they see fit, in consultation with the program managers.

In addition, all project leaders and program managers are assigned one or more districts and/or departments, where we regularly participate in meetings related to Digital Transformation. This gives us a firsthand understanding of the dilemmas and challenges facing the organization, enabling us to support them even more effectively.

Who are you?

Contributing to the advancement of data-driven work—that’s what gets you excited. You can work independently and are eager to develop your skills. You’re a natural at networking and know how to position yourself effectively within the organization. You’re confident and don’t get easily thrown off balance. You enjoy seeking out new ideas and the most suitable solutions. You’re not afraid to take the plunge and lead the way.

You are also flexible and work well within a small, close-knit team. In addition, you have a decisive and meticulous approach to your work. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills. We highly value enthusiasm and a healthy sense of humor.

You will also have access to: 

• HBO (bachelor's) level of work and thinking,
• experience with organizational change, preferably with digital transformation within (government) organizations;
• preferably experience with project-based work.

What we offer

The position is based in Rotterdam. We are looking to fill one full-time position. This is a temporary position for up to two years, working 36 hours per week.

Because good people are important to the police force, we invest in your future. We offer extensive development opportunities and a temporary appointment for a one-year probationary period. If your performance is satisfactory, the appointment will be converted to a permanent position after one year.

You can also expect the following from us:

• a gross monthly salary of at least €3,554 and at most €5,598 (scale 10 Bbp) based on a 36-hour workweek;
• an Individual Choice Budget (ICB) consisting of two parts:
  • A gross portion of 17.86% of your salary. With this budget, you can customize part of your employment benefits. For example, you can choose to have your budget paid out, purchase vacation time, or use it for professional development activities such as training.
  • A net allowance of €377 per year. You can use this budget for things like sustainability goals, union dues, and wellness initiatives.
• Excellent pension benefits through ABP and paid parental leave (more information about leave, policies, and options).

The formal position within the police department's job classification system isOperations Specialist B.

Interested?

Please call or email:

• Remko Buitendijk, Senior Program Manager for Digital Transformation (06-11-92-04-22,remko.buitendijk@politie.nl);
• Eric Schouwstra, Digital Transformation Program Manager (06 - 46 06 04 99,eric.schouwstra@politie.nl); 
• Estelle van der Velden, Digital Transformation Project Manager (at Data-Driven Working) (06 - 28 46 69 72,estelle.van.der.velden@politie.nl;

If you would like more information about the position, please visit
. For questions about the application process, please call Recruitment & Selection at 088-6622300.

Please apply by August 24, 2025, using the application button.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.

Another important point is: 

• Due to leave, Remko Buitendijk, Eric Schouwstra, and Estelle van der Velden will be available on a rotating basis during opening hours.
• A background check is part of the selection process.
• Diversity brings different perspectives that are essential for effective policing. That’s why we need you!

_ You have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification recognized through EVC. Alternatively, you have at least two years of demonstrable experience at the required level of work and thinking. You must demonstrate this with your resume, supplemented by an official job description, job posting, or other document that clearly specifies the required level of work and thinking.