Head of IT Solutions & Architecture,

Elia Group; Brussel; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Company car

Mobile phone and laptop provided

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Job summary

Elia Belgium, part of Elia Group, seeks a Head of IT Solutions & Architecture to lead the teams delivering architecture governance across its critical IT landscape. Reporting to the CIO ETB, you will drive technology decisions and standards for multiple business domains.

You will oversee ~50–60 professionals in Market, Customer & Planning, System Operations and Infrastructure. You will shape the future application landscape, promote high engineering standards, and ensure cloud-native

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive IT leadership experience in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven track record leading large teams through managers and senior technical experts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IT Solutions & Architecture department, including people, budget and workforce planning.
• Define and drive technology and application strategy across the organisation.
• Ensure governance and architecture documentation is followed within delivery teams.
• Oversee modernization and cloud-native roadmaps and manage key vendor relationships.

Skills

IT leadership

Solution architecture

Architecture governance

TOGAF

ITIL

Cloud-native

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Security & compliance

English + French/Dutch proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

TOGAF

ITIL

Job description

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.

Head of IT Solutions & Architecture

Requisition ID 11515

Posting Start Date 12/10/2026

Introduction

Elia Transmission Belgium is looking for a Head of IT Solutions & Architecture to lead the teams responsible for solution delivery and architecture governance across its critical IT landscape.

Reporting directly to the CIO ETB and as a member of the IT Leadership Team, you will drive technology decisions, architecture standards and technical leadership across multiple business domains.

Job Description

As Head of IT Solutions & Architecture, you ensure that IT solutions teams (products and projects) are properly staffed with the right expertise but also that the delivery is following the proper technology /security/architecture standards.

You lead a department of approximately 50 to 60 professionals across the domains of Market, Customer & Planning, System Operations, Infrastructure and Asset Management. Working closely with business stakeholders, architecture communities and external partners, you help shape the future application landscape of Elia Transmission Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IT Solutions & Architecture department, including people, budget and workforce planning.
• Ensure proper staffing of the solution and architecture domains both in quantity and quality in order to serve the product teams.
• Define and drive the technology and application strategy across the organisation.
• Ensure strong technical leadership within product teams and promote high engineering standards.
• Translate, complete and enforce architecture principles, standards and governance processes within the delivery teams (products & projects).
• With the team, ensure that governance, notably with regards architecture documentation & decisions, are followed and embedded into the delivery teams across the Elia organisation.
• Ensure that roadmaps of modernization and refactoring towards cloud-native are effectively delivered.
• Manage key relationships with technology partners and suppliers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CIO, business leaders and senior stakeholders on solution and architecture matters.
• Oversee application lifecycle management, technical debt reduction and technology modernisation initiatives.
• Develop talent, capabilities and career paths within the architecture and solution community.

Your Profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in IT leadership within complex enterprise environments.
• Proven track record in leading large teams through managers and senior technical experts.
• Strong expertise in solution architecture, application delivery and architecture governance.
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and service management principles such as ITIL.
• Solid understanding of modern application, cloud, integration and data technologies.
• Experience with agile or product-driven organisations.
• Proven experience in vendor management, sourcing and strategic technology decisions.
• Strong understanding of security, resilience and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic and results-oriented approach.
• Fluent in English and professionally proficient in French or Dutch, with knowledge of the other national language. German is an asset.

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

Keizerslaan 20, 1000 Brussels (close to central station).

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 your team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!