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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Director - **Company:** Biobest Group - **Location:** Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Business Software, Cyber Security, IT Management, SAP (Applications), Cloud Platform System, SAPBasis, Information Technology - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e77fda62f8af949c ## About the Role * At least five years of relevant leadership experience within an international IT environment. * Broad understanding of enterprise IT, including infrastructure, cloud environments, cybersecurity, business applications (e.g. ERP, CRM) and datawarehousing. * Experience with SAP environments; and international ERP roll-outs is a major advantage. * Experience establishing IT governance, standards and policies across multiple entities. * Experience integrating IT organizations after acquisitions or mergers is highly valued. * A strategic leader who easily translates business strategy into IT priorities. * A people-focused coach who develops teams while driving accountability and results. * Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical specialists and senior business leaders. * Fluent in Dutch and English. French is an advantage. * Willingness to travel up to 20%. ## Description As IT Director you will lead the IT organization from headquarters in Westerlo, Belgium while driving the transformation towards one unified global IT organization. You will connect local IT teams, establish common standards, strengthen cybersecurity and help integrate newly acquired companies into a scalable global IT landscape., * Lead and further develop the BioFirst IT department, consisting of approximately 20 IT professionals across Applications, Infrastructure and Data & Reporting. * Coach and empower team leads while creating a culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement. * Ensure reliable, secure and high-performing IT services for the organizations supported by BioFirst IT. * Drive the transition towards one integrated global IT organization across all BioFirst entities. * Chair the international IT Leadership Team and strengthen collaboration between local IT organizations. * Develop and implement group-wide IT governance, architecture and standardization. * Define and execute the roadmap for consolidating systems, processes and technologies across the group. * Lead the development of a global cybersecurity strategy and governance framework. * Expand and optimize shared services such as Microsoft 365, SAP and future expert services. * Oversee IT budgets, vendors and strategic technology partnerships. * Support acquisitions by leading the IT integration of newly acquired companies. * Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on IT strategy, risks and digital transformation. ## Related Videos - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Successful talent development in tech: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1497-successful-talent-development-in-tech-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023)