As Head of Data & AI, you will lead the Data, AI, and BI teams within the IT service unit. You will be responsible for defining and executing the Data, AI & BI strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business and product goals. Your role will be pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making across the organization and its institutions.You will manage a team, oversee the department's budget, and ensure the delivery of high-impact data initiatives. You will also be the key liaison between internal stakeholders (IT Management Team, Domain and Product Managers, ExCo, Board of Directors) and external partners (suppliers, end-users, and market networks).You want toLead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in Data, AI, and BIShape and implement a long-term vision and roadmap for data-driven innovationPromote a data culture across the organization and its stakeholdersDrive strategic initiatives that deliver measurable business valueInfluence technological and supplier choices to ensure efficiency and innovationCollaborate across departments to ensure proactive data-transversal alignment and synergyIn addition, you will:Manage and develop the Data, AI, and BI teams within the IT service unitOversee and manage the department's budgetEnsure the delivery of high-impact data initiatives aligned with business and product goalsAct as a key liaison between internal stakeholders (IT Management Team, Domain and Product Managers, ExCo, Board of Directors) and external partners (suppliers, end-users, market networks)Profile soughtYou have:Exceptional communication skills with internal stakeholders and strong public speaking abilitiesProven experience in people management, managing teams of 15+ peopleAt least 10 years of experience in data governance & quality, AI, BI, or a related domainProven experience in agile environments and in managing complex projectsExcellent leadership and stakeholder management skillsFluency in French, Dutch, and EnglishDuration: minimum 6 months with potential extension.Location and working mode: Hybrid, to be discussed with the managers.