We are seeking for one of our client active in the transportation sector an experienced and strategic Interim Chief Information Officer to lead our IT organization during a transition period. The successful candidate will oversee a large, multi-disciplinary IT team covering Infrastructure, Security, Service Desk, Customer IT, Business Applications and Business Intelligence. The CIO will be responsible for aligning IT operations with business objectives, driving digital transformation, optimizing performance, and ensuring continuity of services.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Transformation
- Define and implement the IT vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with corporate goals.
- Lead transformation initiatives to enhance agility, scalability, and business value from IT.
- Manage organizational change and ensure strong stakeholder engagement across departments.
- Provide interim leadership to stabilize operations and prepare for long-term succession.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee all IT departments, ensuring effective coordination and performance management across Infrastructure, Security, Service Desk, Customer IT, Business Applications, and
Business Intelligence.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and security of IT systems and data.
- Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
- Strengthen IT governance, cybersecurity, and compliance policies.
- Manage IT budgets, vendors, and contracts to maximize value and efficiency.
- Mitigate risks through proactive monitoring, disaster recovery, and incident management.
People & Stakeholder Leadership
- Lead and mentor a diverse IT team of managers and specialists.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
- Serve as a trusted business partner to the executive team and key business stakeholders.
Profile
- Proven experience as a CIO, IT Director, or equivalent in large, complex organizations.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems, data management, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch and French is a plus.