Vacancy
Manager System Integration (ILS)

Lead ILS & System Integration Projects

• Manage Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities within equipment acquisition and system integration programs.

• Supervise the preparation of Project Initiation Documents (PID) and Programs of Requirements (PvE).

• Evaluate supplier proposals for logistical feasibility and long-term impact on defense operations.

• Oversee the development and documentation of maintenance strategies, ensuring operational continuity and cost-effectiveness.

• Support decisions regarding insourcing or outsourcing of maintenance and sustainment activities.

Develop and Implement Logistics Solutions

• Identify and manage all ILS elements, including maintenance schedules, spare parts, tools, testing equipment, documentation, personnel, and facilities.

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with logistical, technical, and data requirements.

• Draft and validate ILS plans, import/export documentation, and lifecycle support strategies.

• Coordinate the system setup and configuration management within SAP or equivalent maintenance management systems.

• Oversee the entry and validation of technical article and asset data in digital logistics systems.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor a team of ILS engineers, technical specialists, and project coordinators.

• Liaise with stakeholders, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure alignment across technical, logistical, and program objectives.

• Foster a culture of ownership, precision, and collaboration within the project environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a technical or engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred).

• At least 5 years of experience in system logistics, defense engineering, or complex technical project environments.

• Proven expertise in ILS, materiel logistics, or system sustainment programs.

• Familiarity with Ministry of Defense frameworks, (European) regulations, and legal standards.

• Experience preparing requirements documentation and contributing to equipment acquisition programs.

• Strong knowledge of SAP and related ERP/maintenance systems.

• Fluency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Background in defense logistics or naval systems management.

• Understanding of methodologies such as FMECA, LORA, LSA, and RCM.

• Experience managing and guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams.