IT Application

pbDates: /b — /p pbArrangements: /b Elia’s remote work policy applies to delivery of the service; work regime and on-site frequency are not specified. /p pElia Group is a European transmission system operator active through Elia Belgium and 50Hertz in Germany. The group supports the reliability and sustainability of electricity supply in both countries. This mission contributes to sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces the ecological footprint. It supports the evolution of the Grid Solutions IT landscape and new strategic initiatives. /p pThe IT Solution Lead acts as the technical and functional lead for project-delivered IT solutions and related applications. The focus includes programme and project planning and resource management for Grid Solutions. The consultant bridges business needs and technology throughout design, integration, delivery, maintenance and continuous improvement. The landscape includes both custom-built and commercial software. /p pThe consultant works with Business Project Leaders, Solution Architects, developers, testers, suppliers and business stakeholders. Technical leadership must produce scalable, secure and future-proof solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives. The assignment runs from 9 November 2026 to 31 December 2027 at the Schaarbeek Building, with Elia’s remote work policy applying. Elia highlights innovation, collaboration, well-being, diversity, inclusion and knowledge sharing. /p h3Top Reasons to Apply /h3 h3Drive energy transition /h3 h3Lead strategic solutions /h3 h3Develop technical expertise /h3 h3Innovative collaborative environment /h3 h3Responsibilities /h3 pLead IT implementation, owning technical activities from solution definition through implementation, deployment and operations. /p pChallenge, validate and translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications. /p pContribute solution architecture, ensuring functional and non-functional requirements and internal IT, security and technology standards are met. /p pCoordinate internal functional and technical platforms throughout delivery and operations. /p pProvide software-component expertise and advise on technology choices, resource needs and IT budget estimates. /p pLead build, deployment and operational support of custom-developed solutions, primarily using Microsoft technologies such as .
NET. /p pManage integration and adaptation of off‑the-shelf solutions within the broader IT landscape. /p pPerform fit-gap analyses and contribute to technical evaluations, RFI/RFP processes and software selection. /p h3Must Have /h3 pFrench or Dutch /p pFive years relevant experience /p pModern cloud understanding /p pFit gap analysis /p h3Nice to Have /h3 pContainerization technology understanding /p pElectricity sector experience /p h3Detailed Responsibilities and Skills /h3 h3Additional Responsibilities /h3 ul liSupport incident, problem and maintenance management by monitoring suppliers and SLA/KPI performance and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. /li liSpeak, read and write English fluently. /li liSpeak, read and write French or Dutch fluently; either language satisfies this requirement. /li liBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent through experience. /li liAt least five years of relevant experience in technical leadership, solution delivery, application management or IT project implementation; these are alternative relevant experience areas. /li liGood knowledge of Agile methodologies. /li liStrong analytical skills. /li liStrong problem-solving skills. /li liComfortable working in multidisciplinary teams. /li liComfortable engaging with both business and technical stakeholders. /li liBe proactive. /li liBe customer-focused. /li liFor non-EU candidates working in Belgium: possess a work permit allowing work in Belgium. /li liFor non-EU candidates working in Belgium: hold a valid residence permit confirming the right of residence in Belgium. /li liExperience within the electricity sector is a plus. /li /ul h3Technical skills /h3 ul liGood understanding of modern cloud technologies. /li liGood understanding of modern integration technologies. /li liExperience with fit-gap analyses. /li liExperience with software selection processes. /li liSolid understanding of software architecture principles. /li liSolid understanding of security standards. /li liSolid understanding of compliance requirements. /li liSolid understanding of IT service management processes. /liliUnderstanding preferably includes APIs. /li liUnderstanding preferably includes containerization. /li liUnderstanding preferably includes cloud-native solution patterns. /li /ul h3Tools /h3 ul liRelevant experience preferably within a Microsoft-oriented technology landscape, such as .
NET, Visual Studio and SQL Server. /li liUnderstanding preferably inclu