Senior Information Manager

As an Information Manager at Wageningen University & Research, you ensure that all digital plans fit together well and that we do the right things first. You help directors and managers choose: what do we invest in, what can we do later, and what fits our strategy?

You keep an overview of all digital projects within business operations, education and research. You ensure that processes, information and systems logically connect and reinforce each other. You also look closely at the money: how many resources are there for digitization and where do we best use them?

You will work together with other information managers, architects, Product Owners and other colleagues to organize digitization in a smart and clear way. Within the Information Management team, you also help to get better agreements and clearer decision-making about all digital plans.

Your tasks and responsibilities as Information Manager

• You are responsible for the coherence, prioritization and governance of the digital portfolio within business operations;
• You develop and manage the digital roadmap and ensure that initiatives contribute to the strategic goals of the organization;
• You will support the board and management in decision-making about priorities, investments and the use of resources in the field of digitisation and information provision;
• At portfolio level, you monitor the balance between management, continuity and further development of digital services;
• You ensure coherence and clear prioritization within the digital portfolio.

Your team

You will work within the Information Management team of Wageningen University & Research. In this team, information managers, portfolio managers and architects work together on the digital development of the organization. Information managers focus on processes and information provision; architects ensure a good design of the business and IT architecture. Together, you monitor the coherence, priorities and administrative management of the digital portfolio

This is where you will work

You will work at Wageningen University & Research, a top international institution in life sciences. Under the motto "To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life", solutions are being worked on for major social issues. Digitization plays an increasingly important role in this. The Information Management department helps the organization to develop a clear digital vision and to make strategic choices regarding processes, information and data.

• A completed university degree, preferably in business administration, information management, or something similar.
• Experience with digitization, information provision or organizational development in a complex organization.
• At least 5 years of experience in portfolio management, prioritization and governance of digital initiatives.
• Demonstrable ability to oversee larger change tasks and digital developments in a coherent way.
• Excellent communication skills, including English at C1 level.

In this role, we are looking for someone who can think strategically, quickly see connections and explain complex topics simply. You have to be able to create an overview in a busy environment with many interests and be able to help you make sharp choices. You have administrative antennae: you understand how decision-making works and move smoothly between the board, management and experts. In addition, you are a connector who brings different departments together and ensures that processes, information and digitization are aligned. Finally, you have strong communication skills: you can present difficult topics clearly and support decisions well.

When it comes to terms of employment,  Wageningen University & Research is the right place for you. Highlights from our collective labor agreement are: 

• working hours that can be determined in consultation, so that an optimal work-life balance is possible;
• sabbatical leave, study leave and partly paid parental leave;
• There is a lot of attention for vitality and you can use the sports facilities on campus at an attractive rate;
• a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme through ABP.

Of course, these excellent fringe benefits also include an appropriate salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive salary of a minimum of € 4,741 to a maximum of € 7,905 for a full working week of 36 hours according to the Collective Labor Agreement for Wageningen Research (scale 12/13). For this role, an appointment of at least 24 hours is negotiable. When it comes to your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract with the intention of converting it to an indefinite contract. 

We encourage development and mobility within our organization. In our recruitment and selection policy,  you can read which conditions apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions about this, we are happy to help you.

You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working atmosphere. 

Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. 

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Communitypage contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

For more information about the position, please contact Luc Boelhouwer, head of Information Management, via email: luc.boelhouwer@wur.nl

Questions about the procedure? Please contact Edvard Jongschaap, Sr Corporate Recruiter, via edvard.jongschaap@wur.nl.

Apply? 

Click on the application button for the vacancy on our website. Only applications via our website will be processed.

You can respond up to and including 11 May, 2026. We want to schedule the first interviews as soon as possible in consultation. Preferably, internal candidates apply before 19 April, 2026.

We assess incoming responses on an ongoing basis, even before the closing date. Therefore, it is possible that the vacancy is closed earlier than stated.

Welcome, safe and appreciated

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) attaches great importance to diversity and inclusion. This is because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We therefore create a working environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued, regardless of background, identity or experience. Together, we are building a culture in which everyone's unique contribution contributes to the success of our organization.

​The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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