IT Infrastructure Manager

Beaulieu International Group; Waregem; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Flexible hours

Home office

Job summary

Beaulieu International Group seeks a Senior Leader to drive transformation and operations of the IT Infrastructure Platform. You will define the platform roadmap, design secure architectures, and oversee both lifecycle build and run activities across data centers, cloud, and networks.

You will embed risk management, ensure governance compliance, and manage budgets and vendor relationships, while growing a high-performing team and aligning with business needs.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Data Center, Cloud, or Network Management.
• Certification in IT Risk Management and embedding risk controls.
• Strong vendor management and service delivery knowledge.
• Fluency in English and Dutch; French is a plus.
• Excellent communication across technical and business domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and operations of the IT Infrastructure Platform Team.
• Define and execute the platform roadmap to support scalability & agility.
• Develop modular, secure, and future-ready platform architecture for legacy and cloud-native environments.
• Oversee build and run activities with decisive incident leadership.
• Embed cybersecurity and regulatory standards into operations (governance & compliance).
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships using FinOps principles.
• Foster team leadership and collaboration, driving continuous improvement.
• Communicate infrastructure strategies to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Vendor management

Cloud & Data Center

Education

University degree in computer science

Job description

• 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.
• 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.