Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO)
The 6,500 employees of network operator Stedin supply energy to 2.3 million households and business customers in South Holland, Utrecht and Zeeland. The Chief Transition Officer ensures that Stedin's customers can continue to count on the continuity of their energy supply in the future. He or she does this by drawing up Stedin's vision on the energy transition and realising it together with internal and external stakeholders.
Stedin is a regional Dutch network operator that mainly operates in the Randstad. Stedin is responsible for the transport of electricity and gas in and around 2 million households and industrial customers. Therefore, Stedin has almost 4 million connections. The Independent Grid Administration Act – colloquially known as the 'Law on Splitting' – stipulates that grid administration activities must be separated from activities linked to the production, supply or marketing of energy, called the 'group ban'. Eneco Holding NV splitted its activities on 31 January 2017 and on 1 February 2017 two strong new businesses were launched: sustainable energy company Eneco Group and network company Stedin Group.
Requirements*
- 10 years or more experience in a CIO/ IT Director function.
- Experience with managing a substantial group of people (at least 50+, preferably 100+).
- Change manager: needs to initiate a culture change towards a more proactive and service oriented culture.
- Someone who connects easily with people and brings energy and enthusiasm.
- Sharp and pragmatic, able to make choices and set priorities.
- Experience within Energy Utility sector is not mandatory, but having worked in an environment that has similarities with Stedin is a plus.
Research shows that while male candidates feel confident enough to apply when they meet about 60% of the requirements, female candidates only apply when they tick every box. So if this role has your name on it, but you’re not sure about the criteria, we still want to hear from you.
Lead a cultural change – support the transition from a closed IT Division, acting on multiple processes unaligned with the business strategy and needs. Note: they are establishing multi-disciplinary teams – however, this will not change the culture nor establish or engage the manner of working. Advisory – to support the board in scoping the longer term business/IT roadmap.
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