Technology Delivery

Our client is seeking an experienced technology leader for a long-term interim assignment focused on improving delivery predictability, leadership effectiveness, and financial discipline across the technology organization. This opportunity is centered on strengthening operational performance, increasing transparency for business stakeholders, and ensuring technology investments are used effectively to support the wider organization. Responsibilities In this assignment, you will take a hands-on leadership role in improving how the technology function operates and delivers value. Your focus will be on driving accountability, creating structure, and helping the organization perform more consistently.
• Coach and support the technology leadership team in strengthening ownership, accountability, and execution.
• Clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority across the organization.
• Improve collaboration between technology, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Assess current delivery practices, governance, planning, and portfolio management processes.
• Introduce and monitor delivery performance indicators and reporting mechanisms.
• Improve planning accuracy, capacity management, and delivery forecasting.
• Reduce delivery risks, delays, and execution bottlenecks.
• Review the technology budget, cost structure, and resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization across teams, vendors, and initiatives.
• Strengthen budget governance, forecasting, and financial performance management.
• Evaluate the operating model and governance structures to identify simplification opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on technology delivery and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide regular executive reporting on performance, risks, budget efficiency, and improvement actions. Technical Skills The right candidate will bring strong experience in senior technology leadership, with a clear track record in improving performance in complex environments. You should be comfortable assessing operating models, defining governance frameworks, and translating performance data into actionable improvements.
• Senior experience in technology, IT, or digital leadership roles.
• Proven success in improving delivery performance in complex operational settings.
• Experience leading technology transformations and organizational improvement initiatives.
• Ability to establish governance frameworks, KPI reporting, and performance management practices.
• Strong financial management, vendor management, and cost optimization background.
• Experience building stronger leadership teams and improving cross-functional alignment.
• Ability to provide clear, fact-based recommendations to executive stakeholders. Profile We are looking for a confident and collaborative leader who can quickly create impact in a dynamic environment. You combine strategic judgment with a pragmatic execution mindset and know how to build trust across senior stakeholders.
• 15+ years of experience in senior technology, IT, or digital leadership.
• Strong track record of developing leadership teams and improving organizational effectiveness.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills at executive level.
• Strong focus on accountability, transparency, and measurable outcomes.
• Ability to balance operational execution with business priorities.
• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English. Practical Information This is a 6-month interim assignment. The role involves functional reporting to the Group CDO and operational reporting to the Managing Director of the business unit. The assignment is intended to improve operational effectiveness and create a strong foundation for sustainable performance improvement, rather than define long-term technology strategy.
• Interim assignment duration: 6 months
• Reporting lines: functional reporting to the Group CDO; operational reporting to the Managing Director of the business unit
• Languages required: Dutch, French, and English Contactperson & Reference
• Reference #: INW28125
• Geert Roete
• geert.roete@i4m.be