Data Center Manager,

Elia Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Elia Group is seeking an experienced Data Center Manager to oversee the reliability and evolution of our Belgian data centers. You will ensure 24/7 operations, align IT, Facilities and external partners, and drive projects across governance, budgeting and capacity planning.

In this role you will lead a team, manage vendor relationships and implement best practices for high-availability infrastructure, contributing to a resilient energy backbone for Belgium and Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing critical data centre infrastructure in a high-availability environment.
• Strong knowledge of power infrastructure (UPS, generators), cooling systems and modern data centre technologies.
• Experience with disaster recovery, business continuity, redundancy and resilience strategies.
• Proven track record in vendor management, contract negotiations and European tenders/RFP processes.
• Familiarity with mission-critical 24/7 operational environments where service continuity is essential.
• Strong analytical, planning and stakeholder management skills, with experience in capacity planning and risk management.
• Hands-on leader who takes ownership, drives accountability and can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Fluent in English and Dutch or French, with a good command of the other national language. German is a plus.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel within Belgium when required.

Responsabilités

• Lead operation, performance and continuous improvement of Elia’s Belgian data centres, ensuring maximum availability and resilience.
• Act as the key interface between IT, Facilities, Critical Infrastructure teams, management stakeholders and external service providers.
• Define and oversee governance, maintenance, monitoring, budgeting and capacity planning activities.
• Drive data centre projects from business case and requirements definition through tendering, implementation and service delivery.
• Manage colocation environments, vendor relationships, contracts, SLA/SLO performance and strategic partnerships.
• Design and evolve data centre solutions for Elia’s critical infrastructure, including substation environments.
• Define, implement and test high-availability, redundancy, resilience and disaster recovery strategies.
• Organise and coordinate regular continuity and recovery tests to ensure operational readiness.
• Lead and develop the Data Center team, ensuring reliable 24/7 operations in a mission-critical environment.

Connaissances

Data center management

Vendor management

Disaster recovery

24/7 operations

Capacity planning

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

English

Dutch

French

German (plus)

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT/Engineering

Description du poste

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Data Center Manager

Requisition ID 11378

Posting Start Date 19/08/2026

Function

The energy landscape in Belgium, Germany and across Europe is evolving rapidly, and Elia Group is at the heart of this transformation. As a leading European Transmission System Operator, Elia Belgium and 50Hertz ensure a reliable, sustainable and future-proof electricity supply.

Introduction

As digitalisation accelerates, resilient and high-performing IT infrastructure becomes increasingly critical. To support this ambition, we are looking for an experienced Data Center Manager who will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability and continuity of our mission-critical data centre environment.

Job Description

As Data Center Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance, availability and future development of Elia's Belgian data centres. You will ensure that modern data centre standards and best practices are implemented and continuously improved to support a highly resilient 24/7 operational environment.

You will act as the central point of contact between IT, Facilities, Critical Infrastructure teams, external service providers and management stakeholders. Combining strategic vision with operational expertise, you will drive data centre projects, manage vendor relationships and guarantee the continuity of business-critical services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation, performance and continuous improvement of Elia’s Belgian data centres, ensuring maximum availability and resilience.
• Act as the key interface between IT, Facilities, Critical Infrastructure teams, management stakeholders and external service providers.
• Define and oversee governance, maintenance, monitoring, budgeting and capacity planning activities.
• Drive data centre projects from business case and requirements definition through tendering, implementation and service delivery.
• Manage colocation environments, vendor relationships, contracts, SLA/SLO performance and strategic partnerships.
• Design and evolve data centre solutions for Elia’s critical infrastructure, including substation environments.
• Define, implement and test high-availability, redundancy, resilience and disaster recovery strategies.
• Organise and coordinate regular continuity and recovery tests to ensure operational readiness.
• Lead and develop the Data Center team, ensuring reliable 24/7 operations in a mission-critical environment.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing critical data centre infrastructure in a high-availability environment.
• Strong knowledge of power infrastructure (UPS, generators), cooling systems and modern data centre technologies.
• Experience with disaster recovery, business continuity, redundancy and resilience strategies.
• Proven track record in vendor management, contract negotiations and European tenders/RFP processes.
• Familiarity with mission-critical 24/7 operational environments where service continuity is essential.
• Strong analytical, planning and stakeholder management skills, with experience in capacity planning and risk management.
• Hands-on leader who takes ownership, drives accountability and can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Fluent in English and Dutch or French, with a good command of the other national language. German is a plus.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel within Belgium when required.

Offer

• Salary a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
• Insurance group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.
• Vacation You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
• Social fund Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.
• Communication you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
• Discounts you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
• Mobility we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
• Elia shares Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Location

Avenue de Vilvorde, 126 1000 Brussels.

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits

• A job full of variety with a top employer Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
• Focus on personal growth and well-being at work Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost. At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
• Development opportunities for a challenging career At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
• A diverse team of passionate colleagues Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!