AI, Data & Automation IT Manager

IT; Leuven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half Talent Solutions seeks an AI, Data & Automation IT Manager (m/f/x) for a permanent position based in the Antwerp area.

You will act as the primary IT partner for business leadership, translate strategic objectives into technology priorities, and lead the transformation of the BI and analytics landscape into a modern Data, AI & Automation capability focused on scalability, governance, and business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience; an advanced degree in Data, AI, Analytics, Engineering, or Business is considered an asset
• extensive experience across Data, Analytics, Automation, and/or AI domains, combined with a proven track record in leading cross-functional transformation initiatives
• collaborate effectively with business leaders, architects, platform teams, and governance bodies, and you combine strategic thinking with pragmatic execution
• strong knowledge of data analytics, database management, governance, and emerging technologies; experience with Oracle 19c+, OCI, AWS, OBI, Databricks, Power BI, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and MuleSoft is a plus
• collaborative and inspiring leader with a strong people focus, a passion for Data, AI & Automation, and the ability to balance innovation with governance, compliance, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• acting as the primary IT partner for business leadership and translating strategic objectives into actionable technology priorities
• leading the transformation of the BI and analytics landscape into a modern Data, AI & Automation capability focused on scalability, governance, and business value
• owning and developing the enterprise data and AI platform landscape, ensuring secure, reliable, and future-ready solutions aligned with architectural standards
• driving governance, risk, and compliance across data and AI domains, including security, privacy, regulatory requirements, and Responsible AI principles
• leading multidisciplinary teams and orchestrating the end-to-end delivery of Data, AI, and Automation solutions while fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous capability building

Job description

Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for an AI, Data & Automation IT Manager (m/f/x) for a permanent position based in the Antwerp area.

Our client is a fast-growing company active in the automotive sector.

As AI, Data & Automation IT Manager (m/f/x) you will be responsible for:

• acting as the primary IT partner for business leadership and translating strategic objectives into actionable technology priorities;
• leading the transformation of the BI and analytics landscape into a modern Data, AI & Automation capability focused on scalability, governance, and business value;
• owning and developing the enterprise data and AI platform landscape, ensuring secure, reliable, and future-ready solutions aligned with architectural standards;
• driving governance, risk, and compliance across data and AI domains, including security, privacy, regulatory requirements, and Responsible AI principles;
• leading multidisciplinary teams and orchestrating the end-to-end delivery of Data, AI, and Automation solutions while fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous capability building.

The required profile for the AI, Data & Automation IT Manager (m/f/x) position:

• you hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience; an advanced degree in Data, AI, Analytics, Engineering, or Business is considered an asset;
• you have extensive experience across Data, Analytics, Automation, and/or AI domains, combined with a proven track record in leading cross-functional transformation initiatives;
• you are able to collaborate effectively with business leaders, architects, platform teams, and governance bodies, and you combine strategic thinking with pragmatic execution;
• you have strong knowledge of data analytics, database management, governance, and emerging technologies; experience with Oracle 19c+, OCI, AWS, OBI, Databricks, Power BI, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and MuleSoft is a plus;
• you are a collaborative and inspiring leader with a strong people focus, a passion for Data, AI & Automation, and the ability to balance innovation with governance, compliance, and operational excellence.