Our client is looking for a Head of Data & AI.
As Head of Data & AI, you will lead the Data, AI, and BI teams within the IT service unit. You will be responsible for defining and executing the Data, AI & BI strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business and product goals. Your role will be pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making across the organization and its institutions. You will manage a team, oversee the department’s budget, and ensure the delivery of high-impact data initiatives. You will also act as the key liaison between internal stakeholders (IT Management Team, Domain and Product Managers, Executive Committee, Board of Directors) and external partners (suppliers, end-users, and market networks).
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in Data, AI, and BI.
- Shape and implement a long-term vision and roadmap for data-driven innovation.
- Promote a data culture across the organization and its stakeholders.
- Drive strategic initiatives that deliver measurable business value.
- Influence technological and supplier choices to ensure efficiency and innovation.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure proactive data-transversal alignment and synergy.
Skills and Requirements
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Advanced – Recent experience: This year
- BI – Advanced – Recent experience: This year
- Data governance & Data Quality – Recent experience: This year
- People Management – Recent experience: This year
- Public speaking
- Stakeholder Management – Recent experience: This year
- Strategic Management – Recent experience: This year
- Dutch – Native or bilingual proficiency
- French – Native or bilingual proficiency
- English – Professional working proficiency
Candidate Questions
- Did you manage teams with more than 15 people?
- Do you have experience in presenting or being part of a board of directors or executive committee?
- How did you create business value with data in your previous companies?
Practical Information
- Duration: Minimum 6 months with potential extension
- Location: Hybrid, to be discussed with the managers
