Take the lead of a high-performing Wintel team and help shape the future of a complex enterprise Windows infrastructure. This is a key leadership role where technology, people management, and operational excellence come together.
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Leadership & Team Management
* Motivate, coach, and lead the Wintel team and Project Managers
* Foster a strong, collaborative, and performance-driven team culture
* Define objectives and guide performance & development reviews
* Collaborate with other team leads and domain owners to achieve IT-wide goals
Technical Management & Optimization
* Manage and optimize Windows Server infrastructure (on-prem & hybrid) in line with SLAs
* Coordinate patching, lifecycle management, and security hardening activities
* Oversee monitoring tools and ensure optimal system performance and user experience
* Drive automation of repetitive tasks and continuous improvement initiatives
* Work closely with architects on technical roadmaps
* Ensure compliance with internal standards and security guidelines
* Act as a bridge between teams: Linux, Cloud, SaaS/PaaS, Security & Applications
Operations & Service Management
* Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
* Manage incidents, changes, problems, and improvement initiatives
* Advise on investments, capacity planning, and modernization within the Wintel domain
* Oversee external vendors and managed service providers
* Participate in on-call rotation
Project & Budget Ownership
* Lead Wintel and hardware-related projects or act as domain expert in broader IT initiatives
* Identify risks and define mitigation and continuity plans
* Build, manage, and defend budgets and roadmaps for the Wintel domain
What sets you apart
* Strong expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, and PowerShell scripting
* Experience with VMware, Veeam, and basic Azure & storage environments
* SQL Server knowledge is a plus
* Minimum 5 years of experience in medium to large IT environments
* Proven experience in team coordination or leadership roles
* Master’s degree in IT or equivalent experience
Soft skills
* Customer-focused, analytical, and stress-resistant
* Able to translate technical topics into clear, compelling communication
* Strong ability to guide teams and processes constructively
* Passion for innovation and emerging technologies
* Experience with Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow
* Strong believer in ITIL best practices
* Fluent in NL or FR + good knowledge of the second language + English
Why this role? xphnsxz
A strategic leadership position within a mission-critical IT infrastructure environment, where you will directly impact stability, innovation, and the transformation of a full Wintel landscape.