
Senior IT Project & Team Lead
Key Skills
Job Description
Frencken is a global high-tech manufacturing partner serving leading companies in industries such as semiconductor, medical, analytical, and industrial automation. With operations across Europe, Asia, and the US, we combine innovation, engineering excellence, and operational expertise to help shape tomorrow's technologies.
As Senior IT Project & Team Lead, you combine project leadership with people management. You are responsible for delivering strategic IT and digital transformation projects while leading and developing the European IT team.
Working closely with business stakeholders and the Global IT organization, you ensure successful project execution, drive continuous improvement, and support the organization's digital ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver IT projects and digital transformation initiatives.
- Manage project scope, planning, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication.
- Lead, coach, and develop the European IT team.
- Act as the link between business stakeholders, local IT teams, vendors, and Global IT.
- Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives.
- Support the implementation of global IT standards, governance, and best practices.
- Manage external IT partners and suppliers.
- Contribute to the European IT roadmap and long-term technology strategy.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Information Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IT project management, IT leadership, or a similar role.
- Experience leading teams and delivering complex IT projects.
- Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and business processes.
- Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Strong communication, organizational, and change management skills.
What We Offer
- A key role with direct impact on Frencken's digital transformation.
- An international and innovative high-tech environment.
- Competitive salary and attractive employment conditions.
- Pension scheme and travel allowance.
- 27 vacation days plus ADV days.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career growth within a global organization.
- An open, informal, and collaborative culture.
Ready to lead projects, people, and innovation? Join Frencken and help shape the future of technology.
Agency Notice
At Frencken, we work with a selected group of recruitment partners for selected roles. We kindly ask agencies not to submit candidate profiles without prior alignment with our Recruitment team. Any unsolicited candidate submissions will be considered direct applications, and Frencken reserves the right to contact and hire candidates directly without any obligation to the submitting agency or payment of recruitment fees.
Core Responsibilities
You will lead and deliver strategic IT and digital transformation projects while managing the European IT team. Additionally, you will act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, vendors, and the global IT organization to drive process improvements and standardization.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT project management or leadership is required, along with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Travel allowance
- 27 vacation days
- ADV days
- Training and development opportunities
- Career growth
About Frencken Europe B.V.
Industry: Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
At Frencken, we offer technological solutions for the world of tomorrow. From original designs and high-tech production to integrated supply chain services, we support leading multinationals across various sectors. Together, we deliver technological solutions through concept development, design, and prototyping to series production and logistics. Whatever your idea, we bring it to life, with precision and on a global scale. In our organization, you work alongside curious and talented people who do not shy away from complex challenges. The diversity of people, expertise, and perspectives allows us to push boundaries and explore new technologies. Curiosity is in our DNA. We believe anything is possible, and together we go to great lengths to make it happen.