About this position
From autonomous underwater systems – such as drones – to acoustic detection technology: TNO develops solutions that the Royal Netherlands Navy can use to protect our country. Solutions that you can learn all about with us! Because in a world that is tilting and in which conflicts such as in Ukraine are sharpening geopolitical relations, the urgency for that technology is greater than ever. You are the strategic market manager who accelerates maritime innovation in collaboration with industry and arrives at suitable solutions for Defence. So that the people who defend our country have the best technology at their disposal. Your time to make a difference? It is now!
What will be your role?
How do you track underwater drones before they cause damage? How do you ensure reliable communication between autonomous submarine systems during a maritime mission? And how can naval vessels practice without disrupting the ecosystem? You read it: the Acoustics and Underwater Warfare division focuses on research and technological developments that are urgent and impactful. Innovations in the field of acoustics and sensor technology, including for the navy, but also for the high-tech industry. And you? You ensure that our innovations really reach practice.
As a market manager, you ensure cooperation and acceleration. You build relationships with industrial partners, so that our state-of-the-art developments are actually produced. In addition, you have close contact with Defence, so that you know exactly which innovations the navy needs. You develop market plans and determine where the focus lies. And you provide direction to the team of business developers, who also maintain contacts with the market. You facilitate them, stimulate development and ensure that the team grows, literally and figuratively. You will also investigate which international defense organizations are interesting for cooperation, working on a matching market strategy and building relevant ecosystems.
The technology is there, the urgency too. Now it is up to you to make an impact.
Do you recognize yourself in our leadership profile?
At TNO we welcome people who want to shape the world of tomorrow. In a leadership role, you also leave your mark on the times. By inspiring with a clear vision of the future. But also by creating a home for various generations and perspectives. Embracing differences is self-evident to you, and you like to involve your colleagues in this. In any case, you get energy from guiding, stimulating and facilitating professionals - in the way that suits them. You help them discover what they can do and believe in it. And you challenge them to push boundaries.
Your gaze is focused on the outside world. You know what is going on around us. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you build relevant networks, follow market trends and investigate commercial opportunities. In this way, you and your team make solutions possible for issues and challenges that really matter. You understand that these challenges are constantly changing and that technology is developing faster than ever. And you also understand what that requires of you. That you move along and continuously adapt your leadership style to new situations. Great, because that's how your leadership innovates too.
Good to know: a number of competencies that we select for match this profile. Do you want to know which ones? Ask one of the contacts listed at the bottom of this vacancy. In an assessment, we investigate whether you have these competencies and in which areas you can possibly develop further.
What we expect from you
We understand that you may not yet know everything about acoustics or underwater technology. What matters is that you have the drive to delve into this. You have a strategic and results-oriented view, and the communication and commercial skills to move smoothly in the world of Defense and industry. Within this complex playing field, you move with a sense of the relationships and interests at stake. You also pay attention to the people around you. You know how to motivate, facilitate and grow a team.
What you also bring:
What you'll get in return
Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross yearly salary between € .,- en € .,- (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € ). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.
TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:
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