IT Manager

IT Manager

Goodman

Vilvoorde, Belgium

Goodman Continental Europe (CE) is seeking a new IT lead. The IT Lead manages a multidisciplinary team (size 7 FTE) and acts as the key interface between CE business internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and the Goodman Global IT team.

The IT Lead is accountable for the secure, resilient, and compliant operation of the regional IT and Operational Technology (OT) landscape in CE. The role ensures that IT systems, applications, data, and operational technologies are secure, fit-for-purpose, aligned with business needs, consistent with the global and CE IT strategy and aligned with regulations.

More concretely, this means you will get the opportunity to:

Leadership & Governance:

• Lead and further a multidisciplinary CE IT Team (IT service delivery, Hardware/Software, OT, business intelligence, business analysis, documentation management, cybersecurity,...);
• Define priorities, allocate resources, and manage external vendors and partners;
• Ensure clear accountability, documentation, and audit readiness.

Program management:

• Drive the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics as the CE ERP program together with our consulting partners;
• Act as a business partner for the CE business users supporting them in their IT needs but while remaining the gatekeeper of the ”Microsoft first”/ unified platform strategy.

Application Architecture & Portfolio Management:

• Own and govern the regional application portfolio, ensuring security at design and lifecycle management;
• Assess functional and technical fit of existing and new applications;
• Oversee integration, data flows, and dependencies to ensure resilience and risk transparency;
• Support RFP and vendor selection with security, compliance, and architecture criteria while prioritising the unified platform strategy.

Global Alignment:

• Act as CE interface to Goodman Global IT team, ensuring alignment with the global standards and strategy.

Cybersecurity compliance:

• Ensure cyber risk assessments, security controls, policies and resilience measures are implemented for IT and OT environments;
• Ensure incident detection, response, escalation, and reporting processes in line with NIS2, DORA and other regulatory requirements.

Do you recognize yourself?

• Senior IT leader (15+ years of experience) with strong people and stakeholder management experience;
• Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary team;
• Experience in leading an ERP implementation is a must;
• Experience with cybersecurity regulations;
• Experience within international or complex companies is a plus;
• Experience in Real Estate is a plus;
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and/or Yardi is a plus;
• Analytical mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving;
• Fluent in written and spoken English;
• Willingness to travel within Europe.