As Director Data, you are more than an expert – you are a strategic leader who connects people, drives change and uses data as a lever for sustainable growth. More specifically, the goal is to translate the data vision into reality.
You are the driving force behind the development of the future-oriented data and AI strategy. You develop a robust data structure that enables innovation, customer focus and operational efficiency. Together with your team, you ensure that data is sustainably anchored in a high-performance and modern application landscape.
You develop a clear data strategy within a digital insurance context:
* You build an integrated data strategy that aligns with Baloise's digital roadmap and makes a difference in domains such as damage, life, customer service and sales;
* You support data-driven initiatives around risk management, fraud detection and automation, and strengthen data governance with attention to regulations such as GDPR and Solvency II.
You design and implement a future-oriented Target Operating Model (TOM):
* You build a scalable and agile data organization that perfectly matches Baloise's evolving IT landscape and cloud migrations;
* Together with Enterprise Architecture, you ensure seamless integration of data flows and platforms such as a DWH, data lake or AI environment. You continuously coordinate with internal stakeholders such as Business, IT, Risk & Compliance.
You manage the data department in line with the digital strategy:
* As the driving force behind the data domain, you monitor capacity, budget and the execution of the roadmap. You lead teams that are active in data engineering, AI/ML, business intelligence and governance;
* Together with other board members, you translate the data strategy into tangible business impact on a global scale.
You inspire and strengthen your teams:
* You coach domain product managers and release train engineers in an agile work environment;
* You stimulate multidisciplinary collaboration, strengthen leadership within teams and support the evolution towards more maturity in product ownership, agile delivery and data-driven work.
Profile
* As an ideal candidate for the role of Director Data at Baloise, you have a strong combination of strategic insight, technological expertise and people-oriented leadership;
* You know how to create real business value with data and you inspire those around you to help build a future-oriented data landscape;
* At least 10 years of experience in data and technology projects, preferably in the financial or insurance sector or another service sector;
* Proven experience in developing a data strategy as part of digital transformation programs;
* You have a thorough knowledge of data platforms, governance and digital ecosystems;
* You have knowledge of Microsoft technologies such as Fabric, Perf View and Databricks;
* Insight into IT architectures, SaaS solutions;
* Experience in coaching managers and managing multidisciplinary teams.
Offer
* You will have a key role in Baloise's strategic data transformation, with a direct impact on innovation, customer focus and operational efficiency.
* You will work in a dynamic IT environment where technologies such as cloud, APIs and AI are central.
* You will be part of an organisation that strongly focuses on data-driven work and where your expertise really counts.
* Baloise offers you an attractive salary package, supplemented with extra-legal benefits and opportunities to grow further within a people-oriented and stable working environment.
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Interested? Please contact gsa@amon.be
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Keywords
IT Manager, Chief Data Officer
Baloise Belgium (HQ: Antwerp) is a leading insurance company and part of the Swiss Baloise Group.
They offer a wide range of insurance and financial solutions for individuals, self-employed persons and companies in both Life and Non-Life.
Baloise Belgium continues to focus strongly on profitable growth. To achieve this, they focus on technology, which means that the company is increasingly evolving into a technology company and the importance of IT (Transformation Office) in the organization will only increase further.
In this context, they are looking for a Data Director who will help build a data-driven future from a key role and who will provide further direction to the digital transformation of the company.
Griet Saey Accessible from Monday to Friday during office hours
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