Campus relocation for 1,800 staff
New office for 1,800 staff, including an operations centre
Senior ICT Project Manager · Interim · PRINCE2 Practitioner
ICT infrastructure projects. From design to handover to operations.
I am Otto van der Meij, a freelance senior ICT project manager. Since 2000 I have led infrastructure projects for international organisations: office fit-out, networks (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi), workplace, telephony, audio-visual, security, hosting and cloud. I set up new projects and get stalled projects moving again.
- years of ICT project management
- 26
- users in one global telephony migration
- 12,000+
- staff in one campus relocation
- 1,800
- FTE in multidisciplinary teams led
- 15–40+
Expertise
Four disciplines, one point of contact. I combine project management with technical knowledge of the infrastructure itself.
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ICT Project Management
Setting up, steering and closing projects with PRINCE2. Also recovery of stalled projects.
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IT Infrastructure Specialist
Office IT, data centres, workplace, telephony and audio-visual.
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Cloud and Migration
Migration to Azure and AWS, modern workplace and change of IT service provider.
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Network Architecture
LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi, high-availability internet access and network security.
Organisations I have worked for
- Shell
- Merus
- British Telecom (Syntegra)
- T-Systems
- Simac Business Solutions
- Pink Elephant
Selected projects
Challenge, approach and result of three projects.
Global migration from PBX systems to Unified Communications
12,000+ staff at 7 sites worldwide
Office relocation, IT supplier change and modern workplace
Four consecutive projects for one client
What clients and colleagues say
14 recommendations on LinkedIn, from 2007 to 2025, by managers, clients, team members and colleagues. Three points recur.
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Delivery under pressure
Complex projects with tight deadlines and critical systems, delivered on time and within budget while keeping business operations running.
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Calm and structure
The stabilising factor in projects where goals and dates kept shifting. Sets priorities, keeps a firm grip on planning and financials, and stays calm in stressful situations.
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Technology and management
Managers mention his knowledge of Windows servers, databases and migrations alongside his project management.
Read all recommendations on LinkedIn (opens an external website)
Also at van der Meij IT diensten
Besides project management: AI and workflow automation, websites for small businesses, IT advice and EV battery tests through AccuStatus.nl.
- AI and workflow automation
- Websites and web applications
- IT advice for SMEs and freelancers
- AccuStatus.nl: battery test for electric cars (opens an external website)
Frequently asked questions
What does Otto van der Meij do?
Otto van der Meij is a freelance senior ICT project manager specialised in IT infrastructure. He leads projects from design to handover to operations: office fit-out and relocation, LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi, workplace, telephony, audio-visual, hosting and cloud migration.
Which organisations has he worked for?
Among others Shell, Merus, British Telecom (Syntegra), T-Systems, Simac Business Solutions and Pink Elephant. He has worked independently since 2006 under the name van der Meij IT diensten.
Which certifications does he hold?
PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL and MCSE (Windows 2000). He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Business Management and Engineering (HTS) from the University of Professional Education Enschede.
Is he available for an assignment?
Yes. He is available for interim and project assignments in the Randstad area of the Netherlands, on-site or hybrid. He has experience with international projects managed remotely.
Which languages does he work in?
Dutch (native), English (excellent) and Spanish (good).
A project that needs to start, or one that is stuck?
Send a short description of the project, the preferred start date and the duration.