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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Digitalisation & Analytics - **Company:** John Cockerill - **Location:** Seraing, Belgium (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence Development, Software as a Service, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Digital Twin, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics, Performance Monitor - **Published:** June 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=09e90b1280c33d47 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SaaS?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Experience & technical skills * Master's degree in IT, Data Science, Engineering or equivalent * Minimum 10 years of experience in digital transformation, analytics or related fields * Proven experience leading enterprise-wide analytics and BI programmes * Strong knowledge of modern data architectures, SaaS platforms and Power Platform (Microsoft) * Team leadership in an international and multicultural environment * Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken) * Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments is a plus * Experience with digital twin, IoT or Industry 4.0 initiatives is a plus Personal & behavioral skills * Strong leadership and entrepreneurial mindset - ability to translate strategy into execution * Outstanding communication skills - ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences * Change management capabilities - acts as an ambassador for digital culture across the Group * Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with strong analytical thinking * Adaptable, fast learner, with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies ## Description * Define and steer the Group's Digitalisation & AI strategy in close alignment with business objectives * Collaborate with the Digital Workplace & AI Manager, Data Analytics Manager, Business Analysts and Product Owners to ensure consistency and value creation across all digital pillars * Build, manage and continuously improve the enterprise Analytics ecosystem (BI platforms, data lakes, data warehouses) and establish robust data governance frameworks * Lead the identification, evaluation and deployment of AI use cases; co-define the enterprise AI strategy and drive Group-wide adoption of Generative AI for measurable impact * Supervise, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team (~33 people, including 12 based in India) of data engineers, BI developers, digital project managers, and business analysts * Oversee the portfolio of digital projects from ideation through delivery, ensuring prioritization, resource allocation, KPI tracking and value realization * Identify, select and manage technology partners, software vendors and specialized consultancies in analytics, AI and digital transformation * Manage the digitalization and analytics budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to maximize ROI and strategic impact * Champion digital culture by promoting innovation, change adoption and internal awareness of digital and AI initiatives across all Business Units Your team You will lead a global team of approximately 33 people, organized across three pillars: Digitalisation (17 people), Business Intelligence / Data Analytics (11 people), and Atlassian (5 people) - including 12 team members based in India. The team culture promotes knowledge sharing, high performance and continuous improvement, supported by a management style based on trust, autonomy and clear communication. 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