Managing Director - Sectra Communications Netherlands
- Application Deadline: May 5, 2025
- The Hague
A unique opportunity to lead and expand our operations in our second home market.
Sectra Communications, part of Sectra group, is a leading provider of secure communication solutions since 1978. We have our roots in Sweden and the Netherlands is our second home market where we are well established since more than 20 years. We offer advanced products and services that protect sensitive information for governments, defense organizations, and critical infrastructure in over half of the EU member states. We work closely together with state authorities and our solutions hold formal governmental approvals that are needed for secure communication and exchange of classified information, i.e. state secrets.
We are now seeking a Managing Director for our local subsidiary in the Netherlands, Sectra Communications BV, to lead and develop our Dutch operations—a role that combines strategic responsibility, operational leadership, and international collaboration.
About the role
As Managing Director of Sectra Communications BV, you will lead our Dutch subsidiary, ensuring strategic growth, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships. That also includes leading the daily work at our office in the Hague, develop and grow the high-performing local team and ensure that our products and services are delivered with quality, security, and precision on the local market. You will be part of the Sectra Communications management team and play a key role in expanding our presence in the Netherlands and across Europe.
Your responsibilities include:
- Drive business growth and strengthen Sectra’s market position in the Netherlands.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team across sales, customer support, product management, and development, ensuring alignment with Sectra's strategy, values, and culture.
- Build strong relationships with government authorities and key stakeholders.
- Ensure operational efficiency, financial performance, and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborate with teams across Sweden and Europe to align strategies and optimize business opportunities.
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
To succeed in this role, you need strong leadership skills and the ability to drive both strategic and operational initiatives. You will be working in a high-performance environment where employees are ambitious, hardworking, and results driven. Successful leadership at Sectra means inspiring and coaching individuals to maximize their strengths while building cohesive teams that deliver beyond individual capabilities.
Additionally, we are looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience in leadership, business growth, and team development.
- Is able to build and nurture long-term partnerships with government entities and key decision-makers.
- Has a strategic mindset combined with hands-on operational leadership.
- Have a higher education background, preferably with experience from a relevant industry segment.
- Has experience from an international context.
- Has an interest in and overall understanding of technology.
- Understands the importance of security and integrity in handling classified information.
- Can navigate an international business environment and collaborate across markets.
Due to the nature of our work with classified information, Dutch citizenship is a mandatory requirement.
Practical information:
The application period closes on May 5. We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.
A transition period with the current Managing Director will take place in late 2025, with full assumption of the role in January 2026. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we look forward to your application!
Great Place to Work
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Making a difference
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Great colleagues
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Personal development
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Innovation & technology
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Global environment
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Working close to customers
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Göra skillnad
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Personlig utveckling
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Global miljö
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Grymma kollegor
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Innovation och teknologi
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Kundfokus
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Gør en forskel
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Personlig udvikling
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Globalt miljø
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Fantastiske kollegaer
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Innovation & Teknologi
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Arbejde tæt på kunderne
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Je maakt écht verschil
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Persoonlijke ontwikkeling
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Duurzaamheid
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Leuke collega’s
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Innovatie & Technologie
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Werk samen met medische professionals
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Gjøre en forskjell
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Personlig utvikling
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Globalt miljø
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Fantastiske kollegaer
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Innovasjon og teknologi
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Arbeide nær kunder
About the company
Sectra develops and sells cutting-edge solutions for medical IT and cybersecurity. We help hospitals and those who are training future healthcare personnel to improve their efficiency so that patients can receive better care. We also support and help defense, authorities, and critical social functions to secure their communication against eavesdropping and protect their systems against unauthorized access. This is how we create conditions for a healthier and safer society.
One thing that identifies us at Sectra is our customer obsession— our ability and willingness to understand, create value for and stand up for our customers. This shared priority is at the core of our culture. Our customers describe this as having the knowledge to meet expectations, the passion to exceed them. As we hire for attitude and ability - train for skill, we happily expand your knowledge, if you bring the passion and willingness to learn.
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