IT RECRUITING & STAFFING COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Group ICT Director @ Sarens
AMM04207
Function
The role leads the evolution of the ICT landscape—spanning infrastructure, security, applications, and digital innovation—while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and value creation across the organization.
He/she will also be responsible for managing the team, the daily operations, the projects and the budget of the ICT & Digital Transformation Team.
The function is a combination of operational leadership of the ICT and Digital Transformation team and strategic innovation and implementing vision, aligned with the IT, business and the overall company vision.
Tasks and responsibilities:
Leadership:
- Develop and execute a forward-looking ICT and Digital Transformation strategy aligned with the Group’s mission and vision;
- Translate priorities into actionable programs and projects that enhance operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and customer experience.
Digital Transformation:
- Identify and evaluate digital technologies and platforms to enhance business processes;
- Oversee the implementation of digital tools and solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems;
- Support delivery of cross-functional programs by leading and implementing digital solutions
ICT Governance & Operations:
- Ensure a secure, stable, and standardized ICT environment across all regions;
- Oversee ICT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Financial & Vendor Management:
- Manage the ICT & DT budget and optimize investments in technology and services;
- Keep a close eye on the actual vs budgets of the internal improvement projects in PMO style;
- Establish partnerships with key vendors and ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as an advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on technology and digital opportunities;
- Collaborate with business leaders to ensure ICT initiatives support and accelerate business goals.
Profile
- You obtained a relevant higher degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent through experience;
- Approximately 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in an international context in a company with multiple entities;
- You have a good knowledge of ERP. Knowledge of MS D365 F&0 is a plus;
- You have experience in managing the delivery of application projects and always strive for pragmatic and business-oriented solutions;
- You have experience with managing project- and team budgets;
- You have experience as a people manager and know how to motivate, guide and manage your team;
- You have experience in setting out a vision, build a roadmap and make strategic decisions on application level;
- You have experience with change management and know how to guide a team/organization through transformations;
- As a leader you are able to act both strategically and on an operational level;
- You communicate in a smooth and open manner;
- You are willing to travel for short trips.
Offer
- You end up in a no-nonsense place international environment where you are given the space to develop yourself;
- You get the best of both worlds: Belgian family business vs. international company;
- The complexity of the role ensure that you have maximum impact in the company
- An unique opportunity to play an important role in the greenfield MS D365 F&O implementation and ICT roadmap definition;
- You end up in a culture that gives you a lot of freedom to do things your way. With freedom also comes a lot of responsibility – Get the job done. Great for people who like a challenge and want to make an impact on an organization;
- Nice atmosphere, fantastic and passionate colleagues;
- At Sarens is "Nothing too heavy, Nothing too high" and this also applies to their career opportunities, being within or outside of digital transformation.
Keywords
Group ICT Director @ Sarens
Sarens is a global leading company in the field of crane rental, heavy lifting and engineered transport. With state-of-the-art equipment and high-quality engineering, they offer their customers creative and intelligent solutions for today's challenges in heavy lifting and technical transport.
The goal of Sarens is to offer their services globally and deliver top quality in order to continue the business growth. ICT is seen as the engine behind this story with a major focus on further standardization and optimization of the application landscape.
Next to the roll-out of MS D365 F&O, additional digital solutions will have to be implemented.
The group ICT director takes a key role in this transformation and defines and drives the global ICT and Digital Transformation strategy roadmap, ensuring alignment with the company’s business objectives.
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