IT Infrastructure Manager

Beaulieu International Group; Waregem; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Flexibility: home office

Flexible hours

Job summary

Beaulieu International Group in Belgium seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure Platform Leader to steer transformation of the hybrid IT landscape, spanning data centers, cloud, and networks. You will define the platform roadmap and oversee both legacy and IFF initiatives to ensure stability, security, and business alignment.

You will lead the Platform Team, embed risk management and governance, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and drive incident leadership.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Data Center, Cloud, or Network Management.
• Certification in IT Risk Management.
• Proven knowledge of Vendor Management and Service Delivery Management.
• Fluency in English and Dutch; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and transformation for the IT Infrastructure Platform Team.
• Define the vision and create a clear, actionable roadmap to support scalability and agility.
• Develop a modular, secure, and future-ready platform architecture and service model for both legacy and cloud-native environments.
• Oversee operational excellence, managing both build and run activities, and provide decisive leadership during incidents.
• Embed cybersecurity and regulatory standards into all infrastructure operations (governance & compliance).
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships using FinOps principles; build strong partnerships with strategic solution providers.
• Foster team leadership and development, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate infrastructure strategies and updates effectively to senior leadership and business stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

IT infrastructure

Communication

Vendor management

Service delivery management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

English fluency

Dutch fluency

French (plus)

Education

University degree in computer science

IT Risk Management certification

Job description

Job description:

Strategic Focus

• Lead transformation and operations of Beaulieu’s hybrid IT landscape (data centers, cloud, networks).
• Define and execute infrastructure platform roadmap, and foster the transition of the legacy environment to the new Infrastructure For Future (IFF) stack.
• Ensure stability, security, and alignment with business needs.
• Drive a federated platform model with embedded risk management and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Mission

• Lead strategic planning and transformation for the IT Infrastructure Platform Team.
• Define the vision and create a clear, actionable roadmap to support scalability and agility.
• Develop a modular, secure, and future-ready platform architecture and service model for both legacy and cloud-native environments.
• Oversee operational excellence, managing both build and run activities, and provide decisive leadership during incidents.
• Embed cybersecurity and regulatory standards into all infrastructure operations (governance & compliance).
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships using FinOps principles; build strong partnerships with strategic solution providers.
• Foster team leadership and development, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate infrastructure strategies and updates effectively to senior leadership and business stakeholders.

Profile description:

• University degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Data Center, Cloud, or Network Management in business-critical IT environments.
• Certification in IT Risk Management, with expertise in embedding risk controls.
• Proven knowledge on Vendor Management and Service Delivery Management
• Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure landscape and trends.
• Strong leadership and strategic mindset for driving transformation and innovation.
• Effective delegation and calm, decisive action under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and business domains.
• Fluency in English and Dutch. Fluency in French is a plus.

We offer:

• Be part of a dynamic, global team where your execution makes a real impact.
• Shape our IT landscape and work on challenging projects.
• Enjoy a full package of extrafringe benefits, such as a company car, and flexibility in your job (home office, flexible hours, ...).
• Grow and build your infrastructure team to strengthen our IT department.