IT Manager
Michael Page
Brussels, Belgium
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Brussels, Belgium
Tech stack
Backup Devices
Business Systems
Computer Security
IT Management
Information Technology Operations
Information Security Management System
Job description
Our firm has been exclusively mandated to support a specialised services firm working with demanding clients in the appointment of its IT Manager.In a context of sustained growth and the structuring of its overall IT processes, this leadership role will oversee the entire IT function, strengthen cybersecurity maturity, and enable scalable, resilient operations aligned with the company's strategic ambitions.
- Save Job, * Define and execute a multi-year IT roadmap aligned with the organization's strategic vision and growth objectives.
- Drive enterprise-wide digital transformation and technology-enabled innovation.
- Own and optimize the full IT budget and investment strategy.
- Advise Executive Leadership on technology risks, opportunities, and long-term strategic decisions.
- Establish strong IT governance frameworks supporting operational excellence.
Cybersecurity & Risk Governance
- Lead and continuously enhance the Information Security Management System in line with ISO 27001 standards.
- Ensure robust Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery frameworks aligned with ISO 22301.
- Define and implement the cybersecurity strategy
- Manage third-party and vendor risk governance.
- Foster a strong security awareness culture across the organization.
IT Operations & Service Excellence
- Ensure reliability, availability, and performance of core infrastructure and business-critical applications.
- Oversee cloud-based collaboration environments and key business systems.
- Implement and maintain service management best practices (ITIL-aligned).
- Manage external technology partners and SLA performance.
- Guarantee robust backup, recovery testing, and infrastructure resilience.
Business Transformation & Process optimisation
- Govern the full portfolio of strategic IT initiatives.
- Define project governance standards, methodologies, and reporting frameworks.
- Build compelling business cases and measure return on investment.
- Ensure structured stakeholder communication at executive level.
Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT organization.
- Define KPIs and performance management frameworks.
- Anticipate future capability needs and implement workforce planning strategies.
Requirements
- Proven executive-level IT leadership experience, ideally within multi-site and service-oriented environments (7 to 10 years of experience).
- Strong strategic mindset combined with operational execution capability.
- Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity governance and risk management.
- Ability to influence and partner effectively with executive stakeholders.
- Business-oriented, pragmatic, and transformation-driven leadership style.
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive salary and benefits reflecting the seniority of the role.
- The opportunity to take 100% ownership of IT projects and the company's IT strategy.
- Company car or upcoming mobility budget, depending on preference and eligibility.
- Direct collaboration with executive stakeholders, shaping the technology roadmap and digital transformation.
- Work in a fast-growing, multi-site service-oriented environment with significant responsibility and decision-making authority.
About the company
Our firm has been exclusively mandated to support a specialised services firm working with demanding clients in the appointment of its IT Manager.
In a context of sustained growth and the structuring of its overall IT processes, this leadership role will oversee the entire IT function, strengthen cybersecurity maturity, and enable scalable, resilient operations aligned with the company's strategic ambitions., PageGroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, both as an employer as well as a recruitment service provider. Each recruitment decision we make for people we hire and people we place into new roles is based solely on the candidates' knowledge, experience and skills.