h3About the Company /h3 pOur client is an established international industrial company with approximately b300 employees worldwide /b and operations across Europe, Asia and the Americas. /p pHistorically active in manufacturing, logistics and distribution, the company is currently evolving its positioning towards more specialised and value-added solutions. Innovation, service quality and operational excellence are therefore becoming increasingly important. /p pDespite its international footprint, the organisation maintains the culture and pragmatism of an bSME /b: short communication lines, broad responsibilities and a hands‑on approach. Employees are expected to look beyond strict job boundaries and contribute where their expertise can add value. /p pAs part of the upcoming retirement of its long-standing IT Manager, the company is looking for an bIT Manager /b to take ownership of its IT environment and support the next phase of its technological evolution. /p h3The Role /h3 pAs IT Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the organisation, continuity and evolution of the company's IT environment. /p pYou will report directly to the bCFO /b and manage a small and highly experienced Belgian IT team consisting of: /p ul lian Application Developer / ERP specialist; /li lian Infrastructure Support specialist. /li /ul pThe role combines bIT leadership, people management, transformation and hands‑on operational involvement /b. /p pThis is therefore not a purely strategic IT management position. You will remain close to the technology, the users and the day‑to‑day reality of the business while progressively defining and implementing the future IT roadmap. /p pThe existing team has extensive knowledge of the organisation and its systems. One of your key challenges will be to preserve this valuable knowledge while introducing new ideas, technologies and ways of working. /p h3Your Responsibilities /h3 h3IT Strategy Transformation /h3 ul liDefine and implement the IT roadmap in line with the company's business objectives. /li liAdvise management on technology choices, digitalisation opportunities and IT investments. /li liHelp move the IT function from a primarily reactive/support‑oriented model towards a more proactive and business‑oriented organisation. /li liIdentify opportunities to modernise existing systems, processes and working methods. /li liLead cross‑functional IT transformation projects. /li liExplore relevant applications of bAI, automation and emerging technologies /b within the organisation. /li liSupport the company's broader digital transformation. /li /ul h3People Change Management /h3 ul liLead, coach and develop two experienced IT professionals. /li liBuild on the team's extensive knowledge while gradually introducing new approaches and practices. /li liClarify responsibilities and priorities within the IT department. /li liCreate an environment that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. /li liDrive change with the right balance of bassertiveness, diplomacy and pragmatism /b. /li liSupport users and stakeholders in the adoption of new technologies and processes. /li /ul h3Infrastructure, Cloud IT Operations /h3 ul liEnsure the availability, performance, security and continuity of the IT environment. /li liMaintain a strong understanding of infrastructure, systems, networking and end‑user support. /li liOversee the company's Microsoft environment, including bMicrosoft 365 and Azure /b. /li liContinue the progressive evolution from on‑premise infrastructure towards cloud solutions where relevant. /li liCoordinate backup, disaster recovery, identity and access management and business continuity. /li liWork closely with internal colleagues and external technology partners. /li liRemain sufficiently hands‑on to support the team and intervene in operational issues when necessary. /li /ul h3Business Applications ERP /h3 ul liEnsure the continuity and evolution of the company's business applications. /li liOversee the current bMicrosoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central /b environment and related applications. /li liWork closely with the internal application specialist and business stakeholders to prioritise improvements. /li liTranslate business requirements into appropriate IT solutions. /li liContribute to the preparation of a potential future bERP transformation/replacement programme /b. /li liHelp create a more integrated approach to ERP and business applications across the international organisation. /li /ul h3Cybersécurité Governance /h3 ul liDefine and continuously improve the company's cybersecurity approach. /li liEnsure appropriate governance around access, data protection, infrastructure and IT risks. /li liSupport security audits and follow up on resulting action plans. /li liContribute to the company's bNIS2 compliance /b and associated policies and procedures. /li liPromote security awareness throughout the organisation. /li liCoordinate w
