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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Data & Digital Platforms - **Company:** Ypto NV - **Location:** Anderlecht, Belgium (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Collaborative Software, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Document Management Systems, Machine Learning, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, Web Platforms, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Technical Debt, Core Data, Data Analytics, SAP S/4HANA, Real Time Data - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=60987ff814c4baf5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SAP BW 4HANA?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Master's degree or equivalent through experience. * Extensive senior leadership experience in data, digital platforms, analytics, enterprise applications or similarly complex technology environments. * Proven experience leading large teams and senior managers in complex organisations. * Strong track record in enterprise data platforms, analytics, governance, architecture and large-scale delivery. * Strong understanding of modern data platforms, cloud-based data ecosystems, collaboration platforms and technology transformation. * Experience in enterprise-wide data governance and cross-functional stakeholder management at senior level. * Executive presence, strong judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in high-impact environments. * Experience in transport, public service or other complex operational environments is an advantage. ## Description The Head of Enterprise Data & Digital Platforms is accountable for SNCB/NMBS's enterprise data domain and for a portfolio of transversal digital platforms supporting the company's business operations, decision-making, collaboration and transformation agenda. The role leads the strategy, architecture, delivery and evolution of the enterprise data platforms, analytics capabilities, advanced analytics and machine learning solutions, data tooling and enterprise data governance framework. The scope also includes key digital platforms such as document management, Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms and other enterprise-wide collaborative tools. The role operates at enterprise level and acts as the senior technology leader for data across SNCB/NMBS. It ensures that the company has the platforms, governance, capabilities and delivery capacity required to leverage data as a strategic asset, support critical operational processes, and enable AI-driven transformation across business units., * Define and lead the strategy, roadmap and target architecture for enterprise data and digital platforms in line with business priorities and overall IT strategy. * Own the end-to-end portfolio of enterprise data platforms, analytics solutions, advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities, data tooling, document management and key collaboration platforms. * Act as the senior enterprise leader for data within SNCB/NMBS, with responsibility for enterprise data governance and data architecture. * Lead the delivery of transversal technology capabilities supporting all business units, including AI-related initiatives and data-driven transformation programs. * Ensure the robustness, scalability, sustainability and compliance of the domain landscape, including lifecycle management, technical debt reduction and risk control. * Lead the evolution of the enterprise data stack, including Azure-based platforms, SAP BW/4, the rationalisation of legacy tooling and the modernisation of analytics capabilities. * Manage a department of approximately 150 internal and external staff through 4 direct reports and successive management layers. * Lead an annual budget of approximately EUR 20-25 million and manage relevant suppliers and partners. * Engage daily with senior business stakeholders at ExCom -1 level and interact frequently with Executive Committee members. * Support transversal enterprise priorities by enabling business units with trusted data, analytics, collaboration tools and AI capabilities. Scope and impact This role covers one of the most transversal and strategically important technology domains within Ypto. It combines enterprise-wide accountability for data governance, ownership of core data and digital platforms, leadership of a large delivery organisation, and responsibility for major architecture, investment and transformation decisions. The domain supports all SNCB/NMBS business units and also underpins critical operational use cases, including real-time data consumption by systems supporting transport operations. 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