IT Transition Manager - Energie Transitie

Squadra; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

GIGA Storage is seeking an Interim IT transition manager to professionalize and structure the IT function. You will define the long-term IT direction and shape practical structures, processes, and governance to support rapid growth.

You will mentor the CIO, drive a multi-year IT vision, decide build versus buy, collaborate with Operations on tooling, and lead key projects such as SCADA, billing, and MMS systems. This 6–9 month assignment requires about 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in IT, including at least 7+ years in leadership roles such as Head of IT, IT Manager, IT Director or CIO
• Proven experience building or professionalizing an IT function in a growing / scaling organization
• Strong experience with IT strategy development, organizational design and complex IT projects
• Hands-on mindset combined with strong strategic thinking
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to coach and develop other leaders
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term IT strategy/ Roadmap
• Scalable IT organization
• From strategy to execution
• Lead strategic IT projects

Job description

Who we are | GIGA Storage

At GIGA Storage we build large-scale battery energy storage systems that accelerate the transition to a reliable and renewable energy system. Our technology stores electricity when supply is high and releases it when the grid needs it most, helping to stabilise the electricity grid and enable more renewable energy.

As we continue to grow, GIGA is transitioning from an ambitious scale-up into a professional multi-asset battery energy storage operator. With projects such as our 300 MW project ‘Leopard’ in Delfzijl and a rapidly expanding portfolio, technology and data are becoming increasingly critical to our success.

To support this growth, we are strengthening our IT organization. That is why we are looking for an experienced IT transition manager who can help shape the future of IT at GIGA and build a scalable foundation for the years ahead.

What the role involves

As Interim IT transition manager, you will play a key role in professionalizing and structuring the IT function at GIGA Storage. This role combines strategic leadership with a hands on approach. You will define the long term IT direction while also helping the organization implement the practical structures and processes needed to support continued growth.

You will act as a mentor and sparring partner to the CIO,helping strengthen strategic planning, prioritisation and reporting towards the management team.

A central part of your assignment is to develop a clear multi-year IT vision aligned with GIGA’s growth ambitions. You will assess thecurrent IT landscape, define which systems and capabilities should be developed internally versus sourced externally, and translate this into a practical roadmap. The idea is that the CIO would be responsible for the execution of said after the conclusion of this contract.

You will also work closely with the Operations team to understand their tooling needs and translate these into scalable IT solutions. This may include pre-selecting systems such as maintenance management tooling, defining office IT processes and setting up the right governance structure for IT decision making.

This interim assignment is expected to run for approximately 6 to 9 months and requires a commitment of 3 days per week.

Your responsibilities

• Define the long-term IT strategy/ Roadmap

Develop a clear five-year IT vision aligned with GIGA’s business strategy and growth plans, including architecture direction and build versus buy decisions.

• Scalable IT organization

Design a scalable IT operating model, define required roles and capabilities, and create a clear structure for resource planning and delivery.

• From strategy to execution

Translate strategy into annual plans, priorities, and KPIs while establishing structured reporting and transparency for the management team.

• Lead strategic IT projects

Work closely with operations and leadership to assess tooling needs, lead and participate in RFP processes and provide a structure to guide the implementation of those key systems. Example projects are: Top level SCADA system, billing- and MMS tools etc.

Your profile

• 12+ years of experience in IT, including at least 7+ years in leadership roles such as Head of IT, IT Manager, IT Director or CIO
• Proven experience building or professionalizing an IT function in a growing / scaling organization
• Strong experience with IT strategy development, organizational design and complex IT projects
• Hands-on mindset combined with strong strategic thinking
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to coach and develop other leaders
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

What makes this role unique

• You will help shape the IT foundation of one of Europe’s fastest growing energy storage companies
• A rare combination of strategy, organisational design and hands-on execution
• The opportunity to coach and develop the current IT leadership
• Direct impact on the digital backbone of the energy transition

Why this assignment at GIGA Storage is exciting

• You will help build the IT organization of a company that plays an important role in the energy transition
• The opportunity to design and implement a future-proof IT strategy from the ground up
• Work in a highly entrepreneurial environment where decisions translate quickly into action
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and influence company-wide technology direction
• Contribute to scaling a company that is moving from scale-up to industry leader