Project Management Officer

Welcome to Maastricht University!
Projects with impact require strong support. At the University Library, you will work on projects that help shape the future of education and research. As a Project Management Officer (PMO), you are the pivotal link who brings structure, maintains momentum in projects and supports project managers and teams in their work. 

Project Management Officer  

Our goal: The University Library carries out a wide range of projects that contribute to high‑quality services for students, teaching staff and researchers. In this position, you will primarily support two strategically important procurement projects: the procurement of digital examination software and the procurement of UM's Current Research Information System (CRIS). 

Your colleagues: You will work closely with project managers and colleagues from the departments Education, Content & Support (EC&S) and Research Suppory and (RS). Organisationally, you will be part of the Staff Office. You will join a committed working environment in which collaboration, learning and continuous improvement are key. 

What you will do 

As a PMO, you are the connecting link in project execution. You monitor progress, provide structure and ensure clear communication. In doing so, you make an essential contribution to the quality, planning and lead time of our projects. 

You will: 

• provide administrative support within one or more projects, including document management, archiving and correspondence; 
• plan, organise and take minutes during project meetings and other consultations; 
• manage project calendars and, together with the project manager, monitor agreements, deadlines and milestones; 
• prepare and maintain project plans, action lists, decision logs and progress reports; 
• act as the first point of contact for stakeholders regarding planning and communication; 
• support the preparation of presentations, memos and project reports; 
• identify bottlenecks in project processes and proactively communicate these to the project manager. 
• Are you ready to help set the course for the coming years? Then we would be pleased to meet you. 

What you bring 

You are naturally curious and driven to continuously develop yourself. You actively absorb new knowledge and experiences and apply them effortlessly in your work. You take initiative and enjoy collaborating with colleagues, communicating in a clear and approachable way. Even when multiple projects are running simultaneously, you maintain a clear overview and set the right priorities. You work accurately and according to agreements, with an eye for detail that others might miss. At the same time, you handle confidential information with care and can always be relied upon for your integrity and accountability. In addition you have:  

• HBO level of working and thinking, preferably in project management, public administration, business administration or a comparable field; 
• preferably at least 2 years of experience with project‑supporting tasks in a project and/or service‑oriented environment; 
• affinity with projects that support education and research; 
• excellent command of Dutch; communicative skills in English are an advantage; 
• strong digital skills and preferably experience with project management tools (such as Jira, MS Project, Planner or similar). 

What we offer 
At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer:

• A temporary contract for 12 months. 
• A gross monthly salary between €3057,00 and €3985,00 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.

About the University Library 
The University Library provides students, teachers, and researchers with access to a wide range of academic information to support education and research. In doing so, we help them achieve their academic goals and actively respond to digital transitions. This enables us to continue developing as the ‘academic library of the future’. As a driving force behind Open Science, we actively contribute to making academic information open and transparent. Our professionals are given ample opportunity to demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit and grow along with us.

Our professionals are given every opportunity to demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit and to grow alongside us. We work from our ‘UM Library DNA’: our shared foundation for development and collaboration. The UM Library DNA guides the way we learn, innovate, collaborate and communicate. Our four pillars form the foundation of who we are and how we engage with one another and with our partners. Together, we are building an innovative, open and future-oriented library, with care for everyone’s well-being. Would you like to learn more about the University Library? Watch our video.

Interested?
Want to know more about this position or what it’s like to work at our university? Reach out to Marc Dolman via  m.dolman@maastrichtuniversity.nl. The end date of the publication is 17 May 2026.

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About Maastricht University
At Maastricht University, we collaboratively seek solutions to help move the world forward. We do this with 23,300 students and 5,400 employees across 5 regional locations, 6 faculties, and more than 70 research institutes. We encourage you to push boundaries and discover new opportunities for yourself and the world around you. Together, we can find the answers for tomorrow.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

At Maastricht University, we prefer to contact potential candidates directly. We therefore kindly ask that no agencies or intermediaries submit offers or approaches.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.