IT Manager

Working in an international environment, the IT Manager's mission is to translate the department's strategic plan into concrete operational plans and ensure alignment of IT practices across all group entities. You will take into account various constraints (regulatory, operational, cultural, and local) while maintaining standards, processes, and infrastructure.

You are responsible for governance, overall consistency, and execution follow-up to ensure the availability, performance, and quality of IT services. You report directly to our IT Director.

Your responsibilities are as follows:

• Apply, implement, and communicate network and telecommunications policies and technologies across group entities, in line with the IT strategy.
• Ensure the continuity, security, and proper functioning of all front- and back-office software (Active Directory, ERP, CRM, messaging systems, SharePoint, server operating systems, MS Office, etc.).
• Contribute to the definition, communication, and implementation of a Disaster Recovery Plan. Manage periodic backups across the group and identify and mitigate IT operational risks related to business continuity.
• Maintain related information and documentation in a structured manner and ensure their availability and accuracy.
• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports.
• Oversee IT support activities.
• Supervise the Master Data team and collaborate with the Master Data Manager on defining and evolving the data strategy, governance framework, and master data principles.
• Coordinate with the ERP team on related topics (projects, action plans, user requests) and ensure consistency with group IT standards.
• Provide operational support when necessary and act as operational backup across all IT activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of the IT budget, monitor operational costs, and report variances to the IT Director.
• Publish updates on ongoing and upcoming group IT projects.
• Manage various projects and change requests.
• Ensure the required competency levels within the organization through appropriate training and certifications.
• Define, monitor, and report on IT performance indicators: availability, service quality, and risk.

Do you have experience in Team management?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * With strong, dynamic leadership and a hands-on mindset, you inspire and unite your team around the company's objectives.

• Solution-oriented and pragmatic, you demonstrate creativity and innovation when solving complex challenges.
• Customer-focused and an excellent communicator, you adapt to different stakeholders and are able to influence and convince them effectively.
• You have a minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in IT team management and are comfortable operating in an international environment.
• You possess strong expertise in a full Microsoft and fully cloud-based environment.
• You have a genuine interest in AI-related topics.
• You are able to lead projects with method, structure, and discipline.
• You are fluent in both French and English.
• Flexible and adaptable, you are willing to travel occasionally.

• Permanent contract
• Attractive salary and benefits package :

• Company car
• Vehicle package (fuel card, insurance, tires, maintenance)
• Net monthly allowance
• Company mobile phone and subscription
• Meal vouchers (€8/day)
• Group insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Outpatient care insurance
• CCT 90 bonus
• Year-end bonus
• Year-end gift voucher
• 12 additional RTT days (based on 40h/week)
• Extra leave based on seniority and career progression

AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS is the world leader in the automation of secure access control. For more than 50 years, we have been designing and manufacturing innovative solutions for pedestrian, vehicle, and passenger access. Founded in 1969, the company has built its reputation on recognized expertise combining high-end design, reliable single-passage detection, and flow management. This know-how has established Automatic Systems as a benchmark for quality, performance, and product reliability. A subsidiary of the Bolloré Group, the company relies on a global network of subsidiaries and sales offices across Europe and North America, as well as an extensive network of local and international distributors. It operates four production sites (Belgium, Canada and two in France) as well as three Research & Development centers, which are true innovation drivers. Our success is built above all on the commitment and loyalty of our employees around the world. We share strong values that guide our daily actions: humility, excellence, courage, agility, innovation, and solidarity., * You become part of a company of Belgian origin that has preserved its family-oriented spirit over the years. * You join an organization that fully masters its operations from end to end and has chosen to prioritize manufacturing and sourcing in Europe and North America. * You have a real impact and see the tangible results of your work every day. * You play a meaningful role and take part in the progressive development of business processes across all areas.