Turning unexpected opportunities into Gold at HSO

Despite the enticing Mediterranean breeze that accompanied Divya on her former commute in Malta, she knew deep inside that she was meant for a more challenging and fulfilling professional environment. But she wanted to be deliberate with her choices, since she is well aware of the stresses that pursuing a high-paced career in another country could have on her family.

“Coming to HSO was not an intentional move,” Divya admitted, “but during an interview we had a pleasantly transparent and candid conversation. It gave me a peek into the company culture and made me want to accept their proposal.”

With her experience, Divya was perfectly positioned to help HSO grow, and the company offered her an environment where she could forge her own path to do so. “In my current role, I provide internal support, aligning the efforts of the Project Management team through resource planning, risk mitigation, and developing more robust governance practices,” she shared.

But Divya’s position as Delivery Manager will evolve and grow into the Project Management Office, offering more opportunities as the company expands.

Divya is not afraid to speak her mind, and HSO is a place where this is more than welcome. In fact, it's encouraged.

With a 14-year-old daughter in tow, she wanted to ensure she could be there for her family through another international move. “I was very forward with the company and said I was not really open to travel at the beginning. For this stage of the role, they were willing to work with me on that,” she said. “Thankfully, my daughter quickly found a welcoming community here in the Netherlands and is settling very well.”

This freedom certainly extends into her professional life. From the start, Divya was given a lot of leeway and support in calling the shots. “HSO is a very flat organization, where your colleagues are always available and willing to help,” Divya said. “Management is involved in your development, but they really let you find your own way to execute. I’ve only been here 6 months, and they already place a lot of trust in the decisions I make.”

Even through demanding projects, she is able to strike a good work-life balance. “Of course, there are busy periods, but I don’t have trouble adjusting my schedule and being able to devote time to my family or work,” she said.

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