PpSince 2015, Agilytic has helped organizations reach their goals through the smarter use of data and AI. With over 300 successful projects completed in Belgium and abroad, we strive to be a leading boutique firm delivering high-impact solutions for marketing, operations, and finance decision-makers. /p pOur Platform Engineering BI practice has been a major driver of our growth, and we are now looking for the entrepreneurial leader who will take it to the next level. As Practice Director, Platform Engineering BI, you will own the vision, the commercial agenda, and the talent agenda of the practice. You will be the locomotive: the person who sets the direction, recruits and develops top engineers, and turns opportunities into a profitable business line. /p pWe need a builder, not a caretaker. You will work side-by-side with the founding partners to scale the practice, sharpen our positioning on data platforms and analytics engineering, and make Agilytic the reference Platform Engineering BI boutique in the Benelux market. /p pWhile regular presence at client offices is required, we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our main offices are in Brussels' city center, and we gather there every Friday to foster team exchanges and strengthen our collective culture. /p h3What we expect from you /h3 ul libVision /b. Define and articulate where the Data Engineering practice should go over the next three years: service portfolio, target clients, technology stack, partnerships, and differentiators. /li libDrive /b. Be the engine. Set the pace, raise the bar, and refuse to let things stall. We need someone with a knife between their teeth who creates momentum rather than waits for it. /li libGrowth /b. Build a sustainable pipeline and deliver on ambitious revenue and margin targets. You will be incentivized on the commercial development of the practice. /li libTalent /b. Attract, recruit, coach, and retain the senior and mid-level engineers we need to deliver at scale. Build the bench so we are never the bottleneck to growth. /li libDelivery excellence /b. Set the standards, methodologies, and quality bar across all data engineering engagements. /li /ul h3Key responsibilities /h3 ul liOwn the strategy, roadmap, and KPIs of the Platform Engineering BI practice /li liDrive business development: shape offerings, qualify opportunities, lead proposals, close deals, and grow key accounts /li liBuild and lead a team of data engineers and platform engineers, from junior consultants to senior architects /li liDefine how we use AI within the practice, both in how we work internally and in what we deliver to clients /li liEstablish a recognizable point of view on data platforms, analytics engineering, and modern data stacks (cloud, ETL/ELT, BI, Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, etc.) /li liCoach team members on both technical and consulting skills, and create clear career paths /liliPartner closely with the Managing Partners on cross‑practice initiatives and on the broader Agilytic growth agenda /li liRepresent Agilytic externally: speaking engagements, partnerships, client executive relationships, and thought leadership /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 pWe are looking for strong candidates with ba master's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline /b and bat least 10 years of professional experience /b, including significant time in consulting and/or building a data engineering practice or team. /p pYou should bring proven experience in: /p ul liLeading and growing a Platform Engineering BI practice (or equivalent), business unit, or team /li liOwning commercial outcomes: pipeline, proposals, closing, account growth, margin /li liEnd-to-end delivery oversight on complex data platform programs /li liHands‑on credibility with modern data stacks: cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Databricks/Snowflake/Fabric, ETL/ELT frameworks, orchestration, and analytics engineering (dbt, Power BI/Tableau, etc.) /li liRecruiting, coaching, and retaining senior technical talent in a tight market /li liEngaging C‑level stakeholders and shaping their data strategy /li /ul h3Additional requirements: /h3 ul liAn entrepreneurial track record: you have built something from the ground up, scaled a practice, or carried a clear PL /li liFluency in English (our internal working language) is required, plus fluency in French or Dutch. Strong proficiency in Dutch is particularly valued. /li liValid type B driving license (Belgian car license) or equivalent /li liEligibility to work in Belgium and the European Union (please be aware that we cannot provide relocation support) /li /ul h3We are also looking for the following attributes: /h3 ul liA real "knife between the teeth" drive: you create movement, you don't wait for it /li liStrategic thinking paired with a bias for action. You can write the three‑year vision and also unblock today's proposal. /li liSharp communication. You move from a hands‑on technical discussion to a CFO conversation without changing gears. /li liStrong commercial instinct and comfort owning revenue targets /li liEmpathy, humility, and radical candor as a leader. You grow people, you don't bulldoze them. /li liA real passion for data and AI, and an appetite to keep learning as the field evolves /li liAlignment with Agilytic's culture: high standards, intellectual honesty, and care for the people we work with /li /ul pWe aim at creating a work environment that allows you to do great work, grow your skillset and, most importantly, be happy while doing it. /p ul libCompetitive package /b: variable incentives, mobility budget, phone subscription, laptop, and meal vouchers /li libFlexibility on remote working options /b, as long as it fits with our clients' best interests and team coaching needs /li libTraining and development /b: a roadmap co‑designed with you, balancing your personal interests with the skills required by the role /li libSupportive structure and transparency /b: we practice radical candor. We care personally about everyone, and we challenge each other constructively and directly. /li libModern tools /b: up-to-date hardware and software so technology is never the bottleneck. /li liOh, and a little bit of fun too: we take our work very seriously, but we’re not afraid to laugh at ourselves. Life is too short. /li /ul h3A note on our process /h3 pThe bar for this role is high. While we have ambitious plans for Agilytic, we know that hiring right matters more than hiring fast. Our process is designed to reflect the expectations of the position: an initial conversation, a deep‑dive on your experience and vision for the practice, a hands‑on case study at our offices where you will demonstrate your expertise, and a final meeting with the founding partners. We promise transparency at every step. /p h3Equal opportunity notice /h3 pWe believe diversity breeds excellence. We are committed to providing employees with a safe work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. We base our remuneration structure and decision‑making processes on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, belief, nationality, age, gender, or sexual orientation. /p pWe also expect all colleagues to apply these principles in their respective roles. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr