Are you passionate about data, business intelligence, and the technology behind it?
We're looking for a
Team Leader Data Management & BI
who can bring structure to data processes, strengthen the data strategy, and inspire a small but growing data team within a major player in the Belgian HR and staffing sector, bringing together over 500 employees across 70 offices and in-house teams.
You'll lead a small team of 2 experienced data professionals and guide the evolution towards a modern, cloud-based data landscape.Your mission: to turn data into actionable insights that drive smart business decisions.
What You'll Do
* Lead, coach, and inspire the data team to deliver high-quality, reliable insights.
* Develop a clear data roadmap and strategy aligned with business goals, including the vision for self-service analytics (Power BI), cloud (Azure), and AI readiness.
* Streamline and document data processes to ensure efficiency and focus on value-added activities.
* Define and monitor data governance, data quality, and data architecture.
* Coordinate and deliver data & BI projects, such as the migration to a modern DWH and implementation of new tools.
* Act as a bridge between business and IT, translating complex needs into practical, data-driven solutions.
* Identify opportunities to innovate, automate, and optimize reporting and analytics processes.
* Take a hands-on role when needed — you understand the technical details and can guide your team through challenges.
What are we looking for?
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Data, or Business Intelligence (or equivalent experience).
* 5+ years of experience
in Data Management or BI, with at least
2 years in a leadership or coaching role.
* A natural leader: structured, communicative, and results-driven.
* Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communicator — you can translate technical topics into clear business insights.
* Fluent in
Dutch
, with a professional command of
English.
Technical Skills
* Solid experience with the
Microsoft BI stack (SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS)
.
* Strong understanding of
data warehouse concepts
, ETL processes, and
data modeling (Kimball).
* Familiarity with
ETL automation tools
– experience with
TimeXtender
is a strong plus.
* Proven experience with
Power BI
for visualization and dashboarding.
* Knowledge of
Python
for data automation is a bonus.
* Experience with
Microsoft Azure
components such as
Data Factory
or
Databricks.
* Familiarity with
version control (Git)
and
data governance frameworks.
* Understanding of
AI-driven data opportunities
or advanced analytics.
What do we offer?
Location: Antwerp region (hybrid work model)
Contract: Freelance or Permanent
Duration: long term assignment