VP Enterprise Technology

Independent Recruiters; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in Amsterdam (3 days in

Bonus potential

Job summary

Independent Recruiters seeks a VP Enterprise Technology in Amsterdam to drive strategic technology leadership and delivery across operations, manufacturing, product, and finance. Lead a ~10-person team while managing external partners to scale delivery efficiently.

Responsibilities include defining technology roadmaps, budgets, and governance, with a focus on ERP, data, AI, and security in a global scale-up context.

Qualifications

• 12+ years leading technology functions across enterprise systems.
• Experience directing multi-disciplinary teams through managers and ICs.
• Proven ability to manage technology budgets and strategic partnerships.
• Track record scaling IT/Data/Systems in growth environments.
• Translates business goals into actionable technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning with executives to define priorities and roadmaps.
• Mentor a ~10 FTE internal team and oversee vendor networks.
• Scale IT, data, and systems to support rapid growth and stability.
• Ensure security, governance, and resilience across locations.

Skills

Technology leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Executive collaboration

Strategy to execution

Job description

Beschrijving

Responsibilities - VP Enterprise Technology

Strategic Leadership & Delivery

• Strategy & Roadmaps: Partner with executive leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Product, and Finance to define technology priorities, budgets, and business-driven roadmaps.
• Scaleup Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing internal team of ~10 FTEs while managing external vendor and partner networks to scale delivery efficiently.

Core Capabilities

• Business Systems & IT: Oversee global application architecture, workplace technology, networks, and infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Data & Analytics: Build and mature data capabilities to drive real-time business intelligence, forecasting, and decision-making.
• AI & Automation: Identify and execute high-impact AI use cases that streamline internal workflows, boost productivity, and establish practical AI governance.
• Security & Resilience: Maintain robust cybersecurity, data privacy, and disaster recovery standards across all global locations, systems, and hardware.

Requirements

Requirements - VP Enterprise Technology

• 12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience spanning enterprise systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through managers and individual contributors.
• Experience managing technology budgets, external vendors, and strategic technology partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience scaling IT/Data/Systems environments within fast-growing or operationally complex organizations (e.g., Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Retail).
• Hands-on Strategy: Ability to translate business goals into technology roadmaps while staying close enough to execution to ensure delivery quality.
• Enterprise Fundamentals: Solid grasp of modern ERP/business applications, data governance, practical AI implementation, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Executive Presence: Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of partnering directly with C-suite leadership.

Salaris

The offer

This is what we have to offer:

• A base salary between €140.000and €160.000 a year, plus bonus;
• A role based in Amsterdam with hybrid working (3 days in-office);
• The opportunity to work at a thriving tech scale-up.