Erik Jansen

Experienced project manager education logistics

Greater Groningen Area

About

I studied Management & Organisation at the University of Groningen and my final research project was to do with the use of IT in educational institutions. I started working in Higher Education in 1997 and have focused on the area of education logistics. Education logistics touches many areas of operation within an institution. I connects with all levels and am able to help them with making changes to their operation and way of thinking. I am very passionate about my area of expertise and love to share knowledge to improve the sector. I recognize and acknowledge trends in Higher Education (e.g. more flexibility and individualized timetables). I like to challenge institutions to deliver a better student experience that also takes into account the interests of instructors. Next to my daily work I make time to do scientific research in timetabling for education, with which I try to improve the sector. I am also a guest lecturer and mentor at the University of Twente. I have an open personality. I feel at home with senior managers of institutions but also like to work with people that are involved with the daily operation of timetabling. I am Director of In Principo, a company that focuses on education logistics in Higher Education. I'm self-motivated, professional, enthusiastic, a team player and have a 'can do' attitude. Specialties: Syllabus Plus / Syllabus+ / S+, Administrative Organisation, Project Management, Education Sector, Change Management.

Experience

  • Projectleider Plannen en Roosteren at De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Managing Director at In Principo
    Aug 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 11 mos

    In Principo is expert op het gebied van onderwijslogistiek in het middelbaar en hoger onderwijs. In Principo is afgeleid van ‘in principio’, wat staat voor ‘in den beginne’. In Principo begint bij de basis, is gewoon goed, staat voor no nonsense en kwaliteit. In Principo is expert op haar vakgebied, denkt mee, kijkt verder, legt verbanden. Opdrachtgevers van In Principo zijn klaar voor de toekomst.

  • Owner and Director at PLR Consultancy
    Aug 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 11 mos

  • Project Manager at University of Groningen
    Jun 2021 - Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Adviseur onderwijslogistiek at Universiteit Leiden
    Jul 2020 - Sep 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos