System Architect Supply Chain Innovations

Make your mark on our time? Join TNO as a System Architect Supply Chain Innovations in The Hague!

About this position

The Sustainable Transport & Logistics (STL) research group develops and demonstrates groundbreaking innovations that make the logistics sector future-proof. Think of challenges such as labor shortages, congestion, and climate impact. At TNO, you’ll have the freedom to formulate your own research questions and contribute to solutions with direct societal impact across various application domains (such as international and intermodal transport, urban logistics, and defense). Many of these solutions rely heavily on information technology. However, digitalization in the sector still lags in some areas, and implementing new technologies can be challenging. Your contribution will help bridge this gap!

What will be your role?

As a System Architect Supply Chain Innovations within STL, you’ll be at the forefront of innovations that advance the digitalization of the logistics sector and enable new concepts. Think of new collaboration models for sharing assets and jointly planning transport resources, helping to avoid empty trips. These kinds of solutions require more than just new planning algorithms; they also demand ways for companies to share data within various partnerships. This must be done without concerns about access to sensitive business data (Zero Trust) and in a scalable manner. We explore technologies such as Data Spaces, AI, and Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PET). But these technologies also need to be successfully integrated and that’s where you come in!

You’ll work on innovative projects in the logistics and public sectors, with collaboration between market and government partners at the core. Market partners include both logistics companies and IT service providers. You’ll think about the future, but also know how to make ideas practical and translate them into clear requirements. This gives direction to follow-up steps in research and development. Sometimes you’ll work with market partners on solutions close to scaling up; other times you’ll collaborate with TNO colleagues from various disciplines to build and test a proof-of-concept. Your product mindset and experience with Agile working will be very valuable here. You’ll conduct applied research and present results clearly both verbally and in writing so that more and more stakeholders recognize the value of your work. Additionally, you’ll help build new projects and maintain contact with clients and stakeholders.

What we expect from you

• A completed Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in logistics and/or supply chain management, and a strong willingness to grow further in this domain.
• Experience as a System Architect with enterprise architecture and digital product development in a complex environment using Agile methodologies.
• Experience with strategy and concept development, and the ability to engage stakeholders in proposed changes.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• You easily build and maintain a network in the logistics and public sectors/research world, and expand it further.
• You are observant and connecting, naturally involving various internal and external stakeholders. You understand different interests and needs and can bring them together smoothly to enable effective collaboration and decision-making.
• Strong and structured thinking and writing skills (reports, project proposals, presentations).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.

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 monthly salary between € 5,400 and € 7,400 (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). 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:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis.
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 of 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• Extensive relocation package for international candidates.
• A good pension scheme.

TNO as an employer

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world.