IT Technical Lead

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, at Bekaert we believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. Our ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move. And to always do this the Bekaert Way – safe, smart, and sustainable.

With a heritage of more than 140 years, we continue to strengthen our core competencies that have made Bekaert a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies. Today, we also apply our expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 27,000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 7 billion in combined revenue in 2022, we're looking for someone like you to join our team!

Why join us?

• Personal Growth – Let us help you unlock your full potential
• Pioneering – Join us to challenge the impossible
• Creativity - Discover possibilities beyond steel
• Purpose – Drive progress for our planet and people
• Diversity – Together, we create change

About the role

As an IT Technical Lead for SH&E and QMS (partner together with Group SH&E and QMS team, oversees SH&E and QMS processes, specific tools & platforms to better enable digital journey of SH&E and QMS that integrates with overall digital transformation in Operations), you represent the “voice of the product” by partnering with Group SH&E and QMS teams, setting the overall strategic vision and roadmap for the product on information technology side. 

• Responsible for the overall information technology strategy, roadmap, and execution of SH&E and QMS process solutions as well as the planning and execution and operations of the technology ecosystems, providing regular updates and strategic analysis of the progress in achieving the roadmap goals and contribute to innovation.
• Partner with the IT Product Group leadership and Business, ensure the SH&E and QMS process related ecosystem and product portfolio and roadmap in alignment with business objectives of the organization.
• Drive technology vision, direction and architecture for SH&E and QMS process, with mentality of design thinking and scalability, reduce technical debt while driveing new capabilities.
• Work collaboratively across business and technology to build good understanding of strategic objectives on Operations products. Ensuring information about the SH&E and QMS process portfolio is clearly understood both internally and externally in the most professional and accessible way.
• Drive SH&E and QMS process related solution selection, deployement, and management of product tracks. Manage relationships with stakeholders and to ensure roadmap requirements are adopted and delivered.
• Partner together with Group SH&E and QMS teams, hold good project management skills to deliver the information technology solutions globally in Bekaert locations.
• Deliver alignement of IT Operations SLAs & KPIs of solutions, manage business escalations and drive resolution via intervention as needed.
• Partner with procurement team to negotiate commercial agreements with partners in the industry. Manage supplier relationships, service quality and ensure roadmap requirements are adopted and delivered.

About You

• Experienced in influencing people across the business, the wider group and key external partners to establish the strategy and contribute to value realization.
• Proven track record of delivering success stories in the process area like SH&E, QMS or manufacturing – redefining capabilities and launching solutions.
• Proven experience of delivering high impact change programs across organisations.
• An good understanding of the customer (internal and external) and how the business can exceed their expectations, having strong focus on user experience.
• An good collaborator who is comfortable taking accountability for making decisions and working in a cross functional team in an agile way.
• Solid understanding of project and product management, agile principles and development methodologies and support agile teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks. 
• Excitement for a high-growth, fast moving environment, self-directed, entrepreneurial mind-set, sense of ownership.
• Ability to prioritise features related to user experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Will you dare to take the next step?

Join us to unlock your full potential AND have a true impact in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers 

Our Digital Advanced Solutions (ADS) team is a mighty group of technologists from across the globe who continuously push the envelope in Digital, Cyber resilience, data science, intelligent automation, Cloud solutions and New (Agile) ways of working. Want to learn more about our digital opportunities?