Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Transformation Lead
Our client is facing significant challenges in the areas of digital transformation, information management, data governance, public services, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance (including GDPR, BIO, ENSIA, and NIS2). To address these challenges in a sustainable and structured way, the organisation is seeking a decisive and forward-thinking CIO who can define direction, introduce structure, align stakeholders, and deliver tangible results.
This role also acts as the founding lead for a future CIO office and serves as the strategic advisor to executive leadership and senior management.
Are you driven to improve public services for citizens and businesses? Can you translate digital ambition into concrete action? Then this could be the opportunity for you.
A strategic role at the intersection of governance, data, and technology
The role of digitalisation within local government is rapidly evolving. Data, AI, and technology are no longer just supporting functions—they increasingly shape how services are delivered, how policies are formed, and how societal value is created.
Amersfoort aims to align its services more closely with the needs of its residents, strengthen data-driven decision-making, and build a reliable and future-proof operational foundation.
Within this environment, the organisation is looking for a CIO who not only defines strategy but also ensures execution. You will step into a dynamic setting where multiple initiatives are already underway. While ambition is high, there is a clear need for stronger alignment, prioritisation, and governance. You will bring these elements together.
You will develop a clear and balanced vision for information management, data-driven working, digital autonomy, and AI—and ensure this vision is embedded in daily practice. This means influencing decision-making, shaping project initiation, and improving cross-department collaboration. Your work will create a solid foundation for long-term progress.
Key Responsibilities
You will establish the framework for how the municipality approaches digitalisation, data, and AI in the coming years:
- Define and implement an integrated strategy for information management, data, and AI
- Strengthen governance structures and portfolio management, ensuring clear ownership and transparent decision-making
- Bring coherence and direction to ongoing initiatives and programmes
- Promote public value, transparency, and explainability in digital solutions
- Advise executive leadership on priorities, investments, risks, and societal impact
- Bridge the gap between policy, digital strategy, and operational execution
At the same time, you will build a sustainable organisational setup:
- Position strategic information management within business domains
- Collaborate closely with data teams to embed data-driven practices
- Ensure architecture principles guide decision-making
- Further develop portfolio management, including prioritisation and business case development
About the Organisation
A growing city with over 165,000 residents, combining historic character with modern development. It is a city focused on sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation.
Approximately 1,500 employees work together to maintain and enhance the city as a great place to live and work. Collaboration is key—both internally and with citizens, businesses, and partners. The organisational culture is open, results-oriented, and supportive, offering plenty of room for personal initiative and professional growth.
Stakeholders and Collaboration
You will operate at the highest administrative level within the organisation and report to the Director of Operations.
You will work closely with key roles within the CIO domain, including enterprise architecture, information governance, portfolio management, and cybersecurity. You will also lead the data and AI team, ensuring these capabilities are applied in practical and impactful ways.
In addition, you will collaborate with strategic information managers to translate organisational ambitions into domain-specific transformations. Close coordination with portfolio management and information services ensures that plans are effectively executed. You will also engage with supervisory and regulatory bodies.
