Manager Process Data Management (PDM)

At Vattenfall, you get the space to further develop yourself and the organization. If you respond to this position, we offer you the following.

• A role with great societal impact.
• A key role in the further digitalization of Vattenfall Warmte.
• A direct contribution to the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure.
• Plenty of room for personal initiative and innovation.
• A professional organization with a strong sustainability ambition.
• Excellent development and career advancement opportunities.
• An inclusive working environment in which different perspectives are valued.
• A market-conform salary appropriate to the weight of the position.
• Good secondary employment conditions and flexibility in working.

The location of this position is Amsterdam, but you will also regularly visit our other offices. Hybrid working is currently the norm; at Vattenfall, we attach great value to a good work-life balance. We continue to look together at how we can contribute to this as an employer.

Apply / Want to know more?  
Does this sound interesting? We look forward to receiving your application by October 23rd at the latest. For questions about the position, you can contact Director Management & Operations Bas Wellink (bas.wellink@vattenfall.com); for questions about the process, you can contact Thijs Suurmond, Sr. Corporate Recruiter (thijs.suurmond@vattenfall.com).

At Vattenfall, we are convinced that diversity makes a great contribution to our organization. Therefore, we constantly strive for a harmonious balance among our employees in terms of age, sexual orientation, religious belief, gender identity, (work) disability, and cultural or ethnic background. 

The safety of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. Therefore, a pre-employment screening is part of the selection process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening is carried out by a third party,  DISA Global Solutions AB. 

Vattenfall is one of the largest energy companies in Europe. We generate electricity and heat and supply energy to millions of customers. We do this in Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Finland, and the Netherlands.

With approximately 21,000 employees, we are making a future possible in which we are less dependent on the use of fossil fuels for our energy. We are at the forefront of the transition to a sustainable energy system. To be able to achieve this ambitious goal, we are looking for talented individuals who, alongside their passion for their own role, also have a strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission. 

Are you an inspiring leader who knows how to connect people, bring structure to complex issues, and gets energy from data, digitalization, and cybersecurity? Do you want to play a key role in protecting and improving the operational processes of Vattenfall Warmte? Then we would love to meet you! 

Do you want to bridge the gap between technology, data, and cybersecurity?

We are looking for a Manager Process Data Management (PDM): together with your team, you ensure that the quality, availability, security, and use of process data are continuously improved. You and your department play an important role in increasing the cyber resilience of Vattenfall Warmte. After all, reliable process data and secure OT systems form an essential part of a robust and future-proof energy supply.

So, you will work at the intersection of technology, operations, digitalization, and cybersecurity.

The Process Data Management department is responsible for collecting, managing, structuring, unlocking, and protecting process data from our heat production plants, heat networks, and supporting systems.

The PDM team ensures that operational systems and data are reliable and available for:

• Operations and control of installations.
• Asset Management.
• Maintenance and fault analysis.
• Performance improvement and optimization.
• Preparation of statutory reports.
• Cybersecurity and risk management.
• Data-driven decision-making.

You lead the Process Data Management (PDM) department, a team consisting of application consultants, 1 OT security officer, and 1 team leader.

These will be your main responsibilities.

• You coach, develop, and inspire the people in your department. You ensure a safe working environment in which your employees can perform their duties well.
• Together with your team and stakeholders, you develop the vision and strategy for the PDM department.
• You ensure that the continuity, availability, and integrity of process data are guaranteed.
• Together with your team, you strengthen cybersecurity measures within operational systems and data platforms.
• You ensure compliance with internal standards and relevant laws and regulations, including NIS2.
• You promote collaboration within the organization and with external partners.
• As a manager, you ensure that the team has and maintains sufficient capacity and quality.

Location:  
Amsterdam

We believe that successful leaders can have different backgrounds. Perhaps you currently work within the energy, industry, infra, IT, OT, automation, or data domains. More important than your exact background is your ability to connect people, provide direction, and make complex issues understandable to employees.

You recognize yourself in the following:

• You know how to provide direction for change and improvement.
• You are accessible, connecting, and stimulate collaboration.
• You create a working environment in which people feel safe to speak up and further develop themselves.
• You take responsibility and dare to make decisions.

Do you want to lead projects that contribute to a more sustainable Netherlands and work in an environment where collaboration, development, and inclusion are central?

We look forward to your application!