Our client, a prominent public sector agency focused on regional infrastructure and housing services, is looking for an Expert Head of Software Engineering to drive the technical strategy and oversee multi-disciplinary development teams. This leader manages the complete software lifecycle while ensuring high-quality delivery through strategic sourcing and robust agile methodologies within a large-scale IT department.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a pragmatic vision for software development and a sourcing strategy aligned with global ICT objectives.
Manage the software development budget and ensure optimal resource allocation across various projects.
Lead the recruitment and professional development of a diverse team of developers, analysts, and testers.
Foster a culture of collaboration, initiative, and result-driven performance focused on organizational value.
Coordinate all ongoing and planned development activities to ensure alignment between business demand and technical capacity.
Enforce architecture and security governance across all development units and external partners.
Support the transition of applications to operational support and professionalize the software lifecycle management processes.
Qualifications
You have 20+ years of experience in a leadership role within a professional IT environment.
You bring 20+ years of technical expertise in software engineering and architectural design.
You possess 15+ years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure or software development projects.
You have 8+ years of experience in program management including strategic portfolio oversight.
You're experienced in managing teams of at least 15 people, including internal staff and external consultants.
You possess in-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies, software testing, and maintenance practices.
You have practical experience with project management techniques such as risk management and issue tracking .
You are fluent in Dutch with a C2 level of proficiency.
Nice to Haves
Knowledge of Prince2, PMBOK, or MSP methodologies.
Experience with ITIL processes and service management.
Kennis of and experience working within the Flemish government .
Proactive, customer-oriented, and focused on continuous improvement.
Start date: 01/06/2026
Duration: 7 months (with possibility of extension)
Work regime: Full-time
Location: Brussels
Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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