Purpose of the role
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The Head of Transport Operations Technology & Engineering is accountable for the technology domain supporting SNCB/NMBS transport operations. The role leads the strategy, architecture, delivery and transformation of the systems enabling real‑time traffic management, operational and safety incident management, transport planning, transport resource planning, operational staff planning, competency management and transport execution, including mobile solutions used by train agents.
Key Responsibilities
Define and lead the technology strategy and roadmap for the domain in line with business priorities and overall IT strategy.
Own the end‑to‑end portfolio of applications, products and integrations supporting transport operations.
Lead the delivery of business‑critical technology solutions across custom‑built and COTS environments.
Take accountability for the architecture of the domain and for the evolution of its application and integration landscape.
Ensure the operational robustness, resilience, recoverability and compliance of the domain in collaboration with Infrastructure & Operations teams.
Drive technical debt reduction, lifecycle management and NIS2‑related compliance requirements.
Lead the transformation of engineering and delivery practices, including the evolution of the SDLC and the adoption of AI‑enabled ways of working.
Manage a department of approximately 200 internal and external staff through 4 direct reports.
Lead an annual budget of approximately EUR 40 million and manage key suppliers and partners.
Align continuously with senior business stakeholders at ExCom‑1 level and interact regularly with Executive Committee members.
Contribute actively to transversal IT initiatives and enterprise‑wide transformation programmes, including sourcing strategy evolution.
Manage a highly integrated ecosystem with significant dependencies on Infrabel.
Scope and Impact
This role covers one of the most critical technology domains within Ypto. It combines accountability for mission‑critical systems required to run train operations, leadership of a large and complex department, ownership of a substantial budget, and responsibility for major delivery, architecture and transformation decisions. The impact of poor decisions may result in significant operational disruption, safety or compliance exposure, service degradation, reputational damage and material financial consequences.
Job Requirements
Master’s degree or equivalent through experience.
Extensive senior leadership experience in technology, engineering, application delivery or similar large‑scale environments.
Proven experience leading large teams and senior managers in complex organisations.
Strong track record in managing critical application landscapes, large delivery portfolios and significant budgets.
Strong expertise in architecture, integration, engineering leadership and technology transformation.
Experience in mission‑critical or operations‑intensive environments is a strong advantage.
Rail industry expertise is not mandatory, but the ability and willingness to build strong domain understanding quickly is essential.
Executive presence, strong stakeholder management skills, sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively in high‑impact environments.
Benefits
Attractive salary package, including a 13th month, expense allowance, meal vouchers, eco‑cheques and bonuses.
Flexible federal mobility budget integrated into the salary package, usable for a car, bike lease, public transport, green mobility solutions or housing costs.
Hospitalisation and dental insurance for you and your family, fully covered by Ypto.
Outpatient medical care (non‑hospitalisation costs) fully covered for employees; family members can be affiliated at the employee’s cost.
Group insurance fully paid by Ypto.
Flexible working hours, remote work options and 35 days of annual leave.
Internet allowance and bicycle allowance. xphnsxz
Flex Income Plan (cafeteria plan) allowing personalisation of your benefits package.
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