A.I. Integration Manager

We believe the Netherlands should become more sustainable and innovative. Fortunately, there are many entrepreneurs with strong plans for the future. Invest-NL is here to finance and support them. We do this with courage, decisiveness, and enthusiasm. Will you join us?

Within the IT, Data & Operations department, we are building a future-proof digital organization. To leverage the opportunities of artificial intelligence in a responsible and impactful way, we are expanding our team with an AI Integration Manager.

About the role

As an AI Integration Manager, you play a central role in shaping and realizing Invest-NL’s AI strategy. You connect business needs with technical implementation and help the organization harness AI opportunities safely and effectively.

You will work within the Data & AI team and be a member of the AI Steering Group, consisting of the ICT Manager, Team Lead Data & AI, the CFRO, the Director of IT, Data & Operations, and a business representative. In this role, you guide AI initiatives, translate organizational challenges into concrete AI solutions, and actively contribute to fostering a strong AI culture within Invest-NL.

What you will do

• Co-develop and execute the AI roadmap in collaboration with Data, IT, and various business teams;

• Identify, prioritize, and elaborate business requirements and AI use cases that contribute to investment processes, decision-making, and operational efficiency;

• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, translating business needs into concrete AI solutions;

• Coordinate AI initiatives from idea to implementation, including proofs of concept (PoCs), business cases, KPIs, and (if needed) vendor selection;

• Safeguard quality, ethics, compliance, and security in the use of AI, and promote AI governance within the organization;

• Strengthen AI maturity within Invest-NL by organizing workshops, training sessions, demos, and internal communications.

Who you are

You are a connecting and curious professional with a strong affinity for AI and innovation. You think strategically, but are also hands-on enough to turn ideas into reality. You know how to guide people through change and feel comfortable at the intersection of business, data, and technology. You want to use your expertise to create societal impact and are looking for an organization where AI is not an end in itself, but a means to help move the Netherlands forward.

What you bring

• A completed academic (WO) Master’s degree in Data Science, AI, Business Information Systems, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with demonstrable relevant experience;

• At least 4 years of experience in AI, digital transformation, or data-driven innovation, preferably within financial services;

• Proven experience in project management and delivering AI or Machine Learning (ML) solutions from design to production;

• Strong substantive knowledge of generative AI and LLMs, with sufficient understanding of ML, NLP, and MLOps to assess technical feasibility and communicate effectively with data and IT teams;

• Solid understanding of data engineering principles (data architectures and pipelines), including data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, storage, and access, with the ability to assess scalability, reliability, and data quality and translate these into AI/LLM use cases (e.g., RAG architectures);

• Strong communication skills and the ability to make complex AI concepts understandable for non-technical stakeholders;

• Excellent command of English, Dutch is a nice to have.

• You have residency and you are eligble to work in the Netherlands.

What we offer

As an AI Integration Manager at Invest-NL, you will work with a passionate team on building a better future. You can expect an open and supportive environment, inspiring work, and plenty of room for personal development. Our employment conditions are also attractive:

• Salary: Between €4,300 and €5,900 per month based on a 36-hour work week, with the option to work 40 hours. Placement depends on knowledge and experience;

• Flexible compensation: A Benefit Budget worth 20.95% of your monthly salary. This consists of 8% holiday allowance, 8.33% year-end bonus, and a personal budget of 4.615% representing additional (above statutory) leave (86.4 hours per year based on a 36-hour work week);

• Leave: Attractive and flexible leave arrangements;

• Growth: A generous training budget and ample room for personal development;

• From A to Sustainable: A sustainable mobility policy, including private use of public transport;

• For the future: A strong pension plan (including a 2% employee contribution and a high employer contribution ranging approximately between 15% and 35%, depending on your age);

• Work where you want: Flexibility in working hours and location, and up to 2 weeks per year of remote work;

• Room for social impact: Up to 2 Impact Days per year for volunteer work during working hours;

• And while not a formal employment condition, just as important: driven colleagues to collaborate with, healthy lunches twice a week, regular outings, and sports activities (such as Cycling 4 Climate and padel tournaments).

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We would love to receive your application before May 5, 2026! Do you have any questions? Please contact Zweder van Hövell at zweder.vanhovell@invest-nl.nl. Our selection process consists of two interview rounds. You will receive a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Invest-NL aims to be an attractive employer for diverse talent that wants to make a difference. We foster a team where you can be yourself, where everyone has equal opportunities, and where people can reach their full potential, regardless of gender, background, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. Diverse perspectives and backgrounds make us stronger. This helps us stay connected to society and strengthens our collective thinking power.

Screening is part of the application process and will take place after agreement on employment conditions has been reached.