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Head of IT Development @ Group S

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Group S is in full transformation, with a growing range of services and a solid digital ambition. Because of the different services and solutions, there is a very wide range of technologies within Group S. These range from existing legacy to highly innovative apps. Within the IT & Digital Team (130 people), the IT Development Team (55 people) is by far the largest team.

As Head of IT Development, you will manage the development teams within Group S and, from this role, help steer the organisation's ambitious digital journey. You are responsible for leading and managing all software development activities within the organisation. You will help shape the role, operation of the team and prioritisation of tasks. Typical responsibilities include: team management, strategic planning and shaping IT & Digital policies, Project Management, supporting growth of technical expertise, R&D and innovation.

Profile

Experience in leading software development activities is required to be successful in the role. You have experience in managing team leads, project leads,… Ideally in a complex context where stakeholder management is essential. Experience in subject matter: social secretariat, HR, and/or the technologies used is a plus, not a requirement. Experience in resource planning, budget management, prioritisation, process improvement and innovation is necessary.

You have an energetic and optimistic nature. With a pragmatic and people-oriented approach, you can grow your team in a positive way. 

Active mother tongue knowledge of at least 1 of the national languages (Dutch/French), and ideally also a professional level of the other language. This can also be learned further on-the-job or via the internal training offered.

Offer

Group S is characterised by a warm company culture, great collegiality and the ambition to innovate. Group S stands out in the market with a bold strategic programme that also puts very strong emphasis on technology and digital innovation. In other words, the role holder will have many opportunities and the ability to bring added value in various fields.

The development team makes up almost half of the IT & Digital team and thus has a very large role in the organisation. In this team, very high added value is therefore created for the entire company. 

Naturally, you can also count on an attractive financial package with a wide range of fringe benefits such as company car, insurance package, net expense allowance, meal vouchers, bonus system, etc.

Keywords

Application Development, IT Director Applications, Service Delivery Manager Applications, PMO Manager / Director, Teamlead Development, Program Manager, IT Manager, R&D Manager / Director, Product Development Manager

Head of IT Development @ Group S

Group S employs over 700 people, more than 130 of whom work within IT & Digital. The new ultra-modern head office is located in Brussels, complemented by an office network (+/- 25 offices) spread throughout Belgium. The group realises an annual turnover of 90 million euro.

Group S is in full transformation, with a growing range of services and a solid digital ambition. Besides a social secretariat for employers, Group S also has the enterprise counter for starters, a social insurance fund for the self-employed and a child benefit fund. Group S has extensive experience and expertise and has existed for more than 80 years. Thanks to a strong network of partners, Group S offers a comprehensive service that goes beyond just punctual payroll calculations through a single point of contact. Group S also develops its own software for start-ups, the self-employed and employers.

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