Operational & Strategic Process Manager - Earth

Earth is a fast-growing and enterprising organisation that develops innovative solutions for the built environment. As a specialist in integrated soil investigation, the organisation distinguishes itself through a unique approach that combines archaeology, geotechnics, geophysics and hydrology in a single investigation. This leads to reliable insights and helps clients manage their project risks at an early stage.

Based in Amersfoort, Earth is building an international presence with a compact, multidisciplinary team. Innovation, sustainability and a fresh perspective are at the heart of this. The ambition is clear: to further professionalise and expand internationally. This requires structure, entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to link strategy with implementation.

As an Operational & Strategic Process Manager, you will play a key role in this. You will link strategy to implementation and translate vision into practical, scalable solutions. Working closely with the director, you will act as a sparring partner at both strategic and operational levels. You will be part of a team of around 12 FTEs and will have a direct influence on the organisation’s future development.

What you’ll be doing

• Translating a vision into concrete, scalable processes;
• Managing and delivering projects that contribute to growth and market positioning;
• Structuring and professionalising internal collaboration;
• Developing and implementing new propositions and ideas;
• Contribute to the organisation’s international expansion;
• Act as the director’s right-hand person and sparring partner.

What we are looking for

• A degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering or a similar field;
• Combines conceptual thinking with practical implementation;
• Has experience in innovation, process development and organisational development;
• Demonstrates initiative and independence in setting up and scaling up initiatives;
• Brings stakeholders together and reconciles differing interests;
• Has experience in international collaboration and growth;
• Moves effortlessly between detail and the big picture;
• Proven experience in the geotechnical or engineering sector, preferably with larger firms.

What to expect

• 25 days’ holiday + pension scheme;
• Laptop / mobile phone;
• Travel allowance of EUR 0.25 per kilometre.