Head of Section – Information, Communications and Technology

Head of Section – Information, Communications and Technology ENTSO-E Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium ENTSO-E is the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. We coordinate the cross-border system operations, system development and electricity market activities of the 40 electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) which cover 36 countries. The ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels provides support on technical, market and policy developments for all European TSOs in their cooperation with each other, in their joint fulfilment of their legal mandates, and in the intensive interactions with EU decision-makers, regulatory agencies, associations representing network users and other stakeholders. We are a dynamic European association working on important and exciting projects of the electricity sector with the commitment to support the efforts towards a carbon‑neutral power system. At ENTSO‑E, you will contribute to building the world’s largest integrated electricity market – impacting not only those in the energy sector but also Europe’s overall economy, today and in the future Job Description We are looking for an experienced Head of Section – Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) to join ENTSO‑E Secretariat’s Executive Management team. In this key role you will support the Association ensuring that ENTSO‑E delivers on its strategic and legal commitments through high‑performance execution, aligned teams, and operational excellence. Your Responsibilities As Head of Section, you bring leadership, skills and experience to advise, support and add value to Association for ENTSO‑E. You are responsible for the ICT section in Secretariat who is tasked with important deliverables of significant spend in operating expenditure and capital expenditure and staff consisting of 40 people approximately. You will manage the ICT Budget of the sections in compliance with the annual budget, 5 years and resource forecasting, resulting in a sustainable operations and future planning section. You have strong people management experience. The role has two Deputy Head of Sections with 7 managers leading the key areas of ICT. You are responsible for multi‑stakeholder ICT projects and platforms including to deliver according to best practices and achieve successful project execution, on time and on budget, that meets the highest quality standards. You will be team‑focused with high‑performance and ensure clear goals, continuous development, and optimised individual performance. You will ensure accountability and compliance with service expectations in operating platforms and system. You will have strong vendor relationships that deliver value for money. You manage and develop service‑focused interfaces with vendors and suppliers. Follow‑up on robust and well‑defined third‑party contracts, including tracking project scope and service delivery metrics. You will efficiently manage to allocate resources, set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, implement development plans, and support implementation of HR projects. You will contribute to defining ENTSO‑E's strategic goals and positioning the Association as a thought leader in EU energy policy development in ICT and Cyber‑Security. You will work with Chair of ICT Committee to set short‑ and long‑term goals for the Committee and the ICT section which are aligned with the Association strategy to ensure ENTSO‑E’s influence and reputation in energy policy. You will collaborate with relevant Heads of Sections and Deputy Heads of Section to implement client solutions and align on ICT‑related matters and project improving the integration and efficiency across the Secretariat, fostering better project outcomes. You will implement ENTSO‑E's positions, policies, data management, and cross‑committee initiatives which are the responsibility of the ICT section and initiatives that support ENTSO‑E objectives. You will lead collaborate on cross section projects with relevant Heads of Section to discuss projects, resource allocations, and developments affecting delivery and share best practices. Responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the evolution of priorities and projects. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the above. Your Profile Master’s degree or related field of Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline. Experienced leader with 15 - 20 years and with relevant experience in project delivery and management of complex multi‑stakeholder projects (10 - 15 years). Proven track record of delivery of ICT and related including cyber security projects at significant scale and reputational impact at European level. Experienced leader and project manager with technical expertise and professionally competent in several technical TSO fields (at least 10 years). Experienced people manager of staff, supporting talent and staff development in the area of ICT and Cyber Security. Excellent communication skills and in particular excellent level of English, both verbal and written including ability to deliver impactful presentations. Proven leadership in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments, with experience in EU institutions, industry bodies, or regulatory organisations. Service oriented with ambition to provide Member value at all times and every opportunity. Knowledge of ENTSO‑E culture and our ‘we are ENTSO‑E’ values: Excellence, Trust, Integrity, Team and Future Thinking. Our offer Multicultural environment: Work with colleagues from over 30 nationalities in a diverse, inclusive and supportive team. Work–life balance: Benefit from our hybrid working model (2 days/week in the Brussels office and remote work). Continuous learning & development: Access training, workshops and professional growth opportunities tailored to your career path. Competitive compensation & benefits: Market-aligned salary, comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (including hospitalization), travel insurance, pension scheme, meal and eco vouchers, annual bonus schemes, and a flexible benefits plan. Interested? Please submit your application no later than 30 January 2026, consisting of a curriculum vitae and a motivational letter on the ENTSO‑E career site. Replies will be handled in strictest confidence. Due to access to critical data and systems, this role will be subject to a vetting process carried out by a certified external company. ENTSO‑E is an equal opportunities employer. Job details Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Information Technology Industries: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Services for Renewable Energy #J-18808-Ljbffr