Business Manager to the Executive Director Tech & Data

Overview of the role  
As Business Manager in this role you are the strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Executive Director - Tech & Data. You help drive clarity and alignment across priorities support high-quality decision-making and improve execution on strategic initiatives. You act as a connector across leadership strategy and delivery bringing structure momentum and follow-through. 

This is a senior individual contributor role at the heart of Tech & Data. You will operate as a trusted partner to the Executive Director and the MT driving alignment decision quality and execution. The role is intentionally a staff/integrator position: you deliver impact through influence structure and follow-throughnot through line management or owning a product portfolio or budget. 

Meet the team  
You will join the Tech & Data leadership environment and work closely with the Executive Director the Tech & Data MT and key stakeholders across the business. You will operateat the heart of the organization where strategy priorities and execution come together. 

Key responsibilities  

• Drive strategic planning and alignment across Tech & Data priorities roadmaps and interfaces with the business. 

• Support executive and MT decision-making with analysis insights recommendations and clear narratives. Increase MT effectiveness through strong agenda setting preparation governance rhythms and follow-up. 

• Monitor progress on strategic initiatives surface risks and dependencies and support course correction when needed.  

• Lead and support change initiatives to strengthen collaboration communication and organizational effectiveness.  

• Provide hands-on executive operations support (agenda management key meeting preparation and follow-up travel coordination when needed) to protect focus and execution quality. 

Qualifications :

This is you 

• You are proactive structured and comfortable operating with ambiguity.  

• You bring strong judgment high integrity and the ability to influence without authority.  

• You communicate clearly can shift between strategic and practical topics and build trust across senior stakeholders.  

• Several years of experience in strategy transformation business operations consulting or senior program management (preferably in Tech/Data or complex environments).  

• Proven experience working closely with senior leadership and facilitating decision-making in leadership teams.  

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills with the ability to turn complexity into clear priorities and actions.  

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a natural ability to connect people and topics.  

• You enjoy being a force multiplier and trusted advisor and you take pride in enabling senior leaders to perform at their best.  

• You are looking for a long-term role with continuity and depth rather than a stepping stone into line leadership. 

Additional Information :

Location and working conditions 

This role is based at our Amsterdam Central Head Office. While flexible working is possible a strong on-site presence is required to effectively engage with stakeholders and build relationships across teams. 

Grow with us and please apply via our website! The next steps are: 

• Our recruiter Wietse will contact you within 10 working days.  

• An introductory meeting with the hiring manager follows.  

• A second interview where you may be asked to present your approach or ideas. In the event of a positive outcome you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time