IT DIRECTOR

Core Responsibilities:

• IT Strategy Development: Design and implement IT strategies that align with the company's business vision, ensuring technology investments support overall growth and digital evolution.
• Technology Project Oversight: Supervise the end-to-end execution of IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Leadership & Team Management: Guide, support, and mentor an IT team of 30 members, cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
• Resource Planning: Efficiently allocate resources to meet project and operational demands while collaborating with both internal teams and external service providers.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Identify potential challenges and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure IT operations comply with industry regulations and security frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain clear and open communication with business leaders to align IT initiatives with organizational needs and provide regular progress updates.
• Quality & Performance Assurance: Establish industry best practices, enforce compliance standards, and implement performance metrics to drive excellence in IT service delivery.
• Governance & Audit: Develop governance structures to maintain alignment with corporate policies, oversee compliance measures, and manage relationships with auditors.
• Information & Data Governance: Formulate and enforce a cohesive strategy for information management, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standardizing data practices across the enterprise.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Negotiate and manage partnerships with external IT vendors to ensure service agreements are met and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance  

Performance Metrics:

• Project Delivery Success: Percentage of IT projects completed on schedule, within scope, and budget.
• Operational Efficiency: Effectiveness in optimizing IT resources and infrastructure.
• Business Satisfaction: Evaluation of stakeholder feedback and user satisfaction regarding IT services.
• Compliance Adherence: Meeting regulatory and governance standards for IT policies.
• Financial Oversight: Cost control and efficiency in managing IT expenditures.

Ongoing Key Initiatives:

• Transition to SAP S/4HANA under the transformation program.
• IT support for business expansion projects, including manufacturing capacity increase and service innovation.
• Strengthening cybersecurity posture to align with ISO27001, NIS2, and IEC62443 standards.
• Transitioning IT services to a more customer-focused operating model.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Extensive experience in IT leadership, preferably within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong expertise in managing technology projects and optimizing IT resources.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, and digital transformation strategies.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Certification in project management methodologies (PMP, Prince2) is advantageous.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years in IT leadership roles.
• Master Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing IT environments.
• Multilingual proficiency (French, English, Dutch) is a strong asset.

Overview:

As the IT Director, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating all IT operations within the organization. Your role involves managing the IT department, ensuring the seamless execution of technology projects, and aligning IT strategies with the company’s overarching objectives. You will play a pivotal role in fostering digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency.

 

Organizational Placement:

• Reports directly to the group CIO.
• Member of the group Executive Committee.
• Direct oversight of a team of 30 professionals.
• IT oversight for manufacturing facilities across the different sites.
• IT infrastructure and support for European branches.
• IT service management for SAP and collaboration tools in US locations.