Technical Project Lead

In4Matic; Brussel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

In4Matic seeks an experienced Data Lifecycle Management professional to support the development and implementation of data governance initiatives within a large organisation. You will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to translate governance requirements into practical solutions that meet business and regulatory needs.

You will contribute to records retention, archiving, and information management, ensuring alignment with internal policies and GDPR/NIS2 compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in IT, Data Management, Information Governance or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT, data management, information governance or project delivery in large organisations.
• 3+ years in data lifecycle management, records retention or archiving in large organisations.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives with senior management.
• Solid understanding of data lifecycle management, records management and archiving practices.
• Experience in data governance or information governance environments.
• Knowledge of GDPR and NIS2 regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and implementation of data governance and lifecycle management initiatives across the organisation.
• Support establishment and continuous improvement of records management, data retention and archiving practices.
• Ensure information management processes align with internal policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with senior stakeholders to ensure effective implementation.
• Translate regulatory and governance requirements into actionable initiatives.
• Facilitate alignment between teams within a large, complex organisation.

Skills

Data governance

Lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree in IT/Data Management/Information Governance or related field

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Data Lifecycle Management professional to join our client's team and support the development and implementation of data governance initiatives within a large and complex organisation. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that information management, records retention and archiving practices meet business needs and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with senior management and stakeholders across different business units, coordinating cross-functional initiatives and translating governance requirements into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of data governance and lifecycle management initiatives across the organisation.
• Support the establishment and continuous improvement of records management, data retention and archiving practices.
• Ensure that information management processes align with internal policies, business requirements and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and collaborate with senior stakeholders and business-unit representatives to ensure effective implementation.
• Translate regulatory and governance requirements into actionable initiatives and practical solutions.
• Facilitate alignment between different teams and stakeholders within a large and complex organisational environment.

Profile & Experience

• Master's degree in IT, Data Management, Information Governance or Project/Programme Management, or equivalent expertise gained through relevant professional experience.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in IT, data management, information governance or project/programme delivery within organisations employing more than 1,000 people.
• At least 3 years of specific experience in data lifecycle management, records and retention management or archiving within large organisations.
• Proven experience coordinating or leading cross-functional initiatives involving senior management and business-unit stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of data lifecycle management principles, records management, retention policies and archiving practices.
• Experience working within data governance or information governance environments.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements related to data retention and information management, particularly GDPR and NIS2.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills, with the ability to operate effectively in complex organisational structures.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW28736
• Pieter Messely
• [e-mail]