Head of European Application Development & Innovation

Yusen Logistics Group; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Strategic leadership role

International matrix environment

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Résumé du poste

Yusen Logistics seeks a Head of Application Development Europe to lead strategy, governance and delivery of the European portfolio, covering Data, Integration, Software Development, Automation & AI, and Digital Products.

You will ensure secure, scalable applications aligned with IT strategy, acting as a trusted partner to business stakeholders and guiding the evolution of the European application landscape.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading business-critical application development functions in a complex, multi-country environment.
• Strong expertise in Data, Integration, Automation & AI, Software Development and Digital Products.
• Solid knowledge of ERP, WMS, TMS, cloud platforms (Azure/GCP), DevOps, CI/CD and API management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics for diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, change leadership and talent development.
• Resilience and the ability to stay effective under pressure and during transformation.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement the European Application Development strategy and roadmap across all domains.
• Direct planning, prioritisation and delivery of changes, upgrades and improvement initiatives.
• Balance business demand, resource capacity, technology risks and budgets.
• Represent the function to operational, commercial and IT stakeholders with clear executive reporting.
• Ensure applications are secure, stable, resilient and aligned with continuity requirements.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and optimise costs.
• Oversee major cross-functional projects and champion Agile, DevOps and Product Management practices.
• Lead and develop a high-performing European team with clear roles and collaboration.

Connaissances

Lead application development

Multi-country leadership

Data, Integration, AI

ERP/WMS/TMS knowledge

Cloud platforms (Azure/GCP)

DevOps / CI/CD / API

Stakeholder management

Talent development

Description du poste

Yusen Logistics seeks a Head of Application Development Europe to lead strategy, governance and delivery of the European portfolio, covering Data, Integration, Software Development, Automation & AI, and Digital Products.

You will ensure secure, scalable applications aligned with IT strategy, acting as a trusted partner to business stakeholders and guiding the evolution of the European application landscape.