 After his playing career, Van den Brom became a manager.He worked as a head coach for AGOVV Apeldoorn (2007–2010), ADO Den Haag (2010–2011), Vitesse (2011–2012) and Anderlecht (2012–2014).After managing AZ for 5 years, he moved to take charge of FC Utrecht from the 2019-2020 season.