Data Team Manager

Zohorecruit; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development

Career progression

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Zohorecruit is assisting a Belgian organisation undergoing a major digital and data transformation. They seek a Data & Analytics Manager to lead the enterprise data function, govern data, shape reporting strategy and deliver meaningful business insights.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with IT, digital and transformation to mature data capabilities and governance across the business.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in Data Management / BI / Analytics / Data Governance.
• Proven leadership of technical data teams.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and reporting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the organisation's enterprise data strategy.
• Establish data governance policies, standards and best practices.
• Ensure data definitions, ownership and governance processes are consistently applied.
• Promote effective data management across all business functions.
• Own the enterprise reporting framework and KPI landscape.
• Ensure management reporting is accurate, consistent and aligned across departments.
• Improve reporting capabilities and drive standardisation across the organisation.
• Deliver actionable insights to support executive decisions.
• Develop processes to monitor and improve data quality.
• Lead investigations into data issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Maintain clear data documentation, lineage and governance controls.
• Ensure reliable, trusted data for operational and strategic use.
• Partner with business leaders to understand reporting and analytical requirements.
• Translate business challenges into scalable data solutions.
• Work with IT, digital and transformation teams on enterprise initiatives.
• Act as the data topic lead across the business.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of data professionals.
• Manage priorities, resources and project delivery.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Build a high-performing team focused on delivering business value.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Business Intelligence

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established organisation undergoing a major digital and data transformation. As data becomes increasingly central to strategic decision-making, they are looking for an experienced Data & Analytics Manager to lead their enterprise data function and build a culture where trusted, high-quality data drives business performance. This is a leadership position combining data governance, reporting strategy, stakeholder management and team leadership. You'll work closely with senior business leaders to ensure data is treated as a strategic asset across the organisation.

The Role

As Data & Analytics Manager, you will oversee the company's data management capability, ensuring reliable reporting, consistent governance and a scalable analytics environment that supports business growth. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team (circa 10) while partnering with technology and business functions to improve data quality, establish governance standards and deliver meaningful business insights.

Key Responsibilities

Data Strategy & Governance

• Define and evolve the organisation's enterprise data strategy.
• Establish data governance policies, standards and best practices.
• Ensure data definitions, ownership and governance processes are consistently applied.
• Promote effective data management across all business functions.

Business Reporting & Performance

• Own the enterprise reporting framework and KPI landscape.
• Ensure management reporting is accurate, consistent and aligned across departments.
• Improve reporting capabilities and drive standardisation throughout the organisation.
• Deliver actionable insights that support executive decision-making.

Data Quality & Integrity

• Develop processes to monitor and improve data quality.
• Lead investigations into data issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Maintain clear data documentation, lineage and governance controls.
• Ensure reliable, trusted data is available for operational and strategic use.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business leaders to understand reporting and analytical requirements.
• Translate business challenges into scalable data solutions.
• Work closely with IT, digital and transformation teams on enterprise initiatives.
• Act as the key point of contact for data-related topics across the business.

Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of data professionals.
• Manage priorities, resources and project delivery.
• Foster collaboration, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Build a high-performing team focused on delivering business value.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical understanding with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. You'll ideally have:

• 8+ years' experience within Data Management, Business Intelligence, Analytics or Data Governance.
• Previous experience managing or leading technical data teams.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and reporting best practices.
• Experience designing KPI frameworks and enterprise reporting solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data quality and continuous improvement.
• Experience working within large, complex organisations.
• Fluent English; Dutch is considered an advantage.

Experience within energy, utilities, infrastructure or other asset-intensive industries would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer

Our client offers the opportunity to join a business where data plays a critical role in shaping future strategy. You'll have significant ownership, the ability to influence enterprise-wide decision-making and the chance to build and mature a growing data function. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking working environment.
• The chance to make a tangible impact with