Ph3Why this role /h3pBecause it is one of those rare CIO roles where the real challenge is not “technology”: it is blegitimacy, influence, delivery under constraint, and modernisation without fatigue /b. /ppIf you like winning trust, shipping progress, and making complexity governable, you will feel at home.br/bBrussels based employed status /b /ph3About our client the opening /h3pOur customer is an international, member-owned, non-profit organisation operating at the crossroads of cooperation and competition between major global operators.br/br/Technology is both their largest cost item and its main lever to deliver value to its members through performance, security, and innovation.br/br/This is a bmission-critical CIO role /b at a pivotal moment: modernisation from legacy to cloud-native and data-centric platforms, tightening budget discipline, and accelerating practical AI adoption to support an e-commerce-driven roadmap. /ph3What you will own /h3pYou will define and deliver the technology strategy, governance, and execution across the organisation, ensuring platforms, data services, security posture, and development practices are resilient, modern, and aligned with member needs. /ph3Key responsibilities /h3pbStrategy and leadership /b /pulliDefine and execute the IT strategy aligned with transformation objectives. /liliBuild a high-performance culture: delivery-focused, pragmatic, innovation-oriented. /liliDrive the transition to modern, cloud-native, data-centric architectures, with strong governance. /li /ulpbTechnology delivery and product enablement /b /pulliLead delivery of complex software systems in a multinational, multi-stakeholder context. /liliOversee enterprise architecture: scalable, interoperable, consistent designs. /liliDevelop AI-enabled services (analytics, automation, operational optimisation) and guide safe integration of LLM-based solutions across products and internal processes. /liliBuild the data foundations required for AI at scale (governance, quality, semantic layers, structured and unstructured data). /li /ulpbSecurity, privacy, risk /b /pulliStrengthen security posture and operational resilience. /liliEnsure security-by-design and privacy-by-design across cloud and AI. /liliDrive compliance and audit readiness (notably GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2). /li /ulpbStakeholder management /b /pulliEngage Executive Team, Board, and member organisations with clarity and credibility. /liliTranslate what can be ambiguous member expectations into actionable roadmaps and priorities. /liliManage strategic partnerships with vendors, cloud providers, and technology partners. /li /ulh3Scope /h3pDirect leadership spans key technology domains including security, data protection, application development, DevSecOps, enterprise architecture, data management, service desk, and PMO (scope may vary slightly by internal setup). /ph3What we are looking for /h3pbMust-haves /b /pulliFluent English (working language). /liliSenior leadership experience in complex, international and multi-stakeholder environments. /liliStrong delivery track record: you turn strategy into shipped outcomes. /liliSolid security maturity and governance (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2; comparable frameworks accepted). /liliStrong expertise in cloud-native architectures (CI/CD, microservices, containerisation, DevSecOps). /liliProven ability to translate AI into secure, practical use cases, not “AI theatre”. /li /ulpbYour leadership signature /b /pulliYou lead through credibility and proximity, not through title. /liliYou can influence without formal authority and create alignment in a co-opetition context. /liliCalm, supportive, inspiring style, with the courage to challenge when needed. /li /ulpbNice-to-haves /b /pulliExperience in data-intensive platforms, transactional environments, logistics, supply chain, tracking or RFID ecosystems. /liliExperience scaling AI-enabled products and data governance frameworks. /li /ulh3Working model /h3ullibStatus /b: Employed (No Freelance or Management Company) /lilibLocation: /b Brussels, Belgium /lilibOffice presence: /b typically b3 days per week /b on site (or more depending on needs). CIO IPC Briefing - Intake /lilibEmployment model: /b bBelgian payroll only /b (no freelance/interim). /lilibA truly competitive executive package /b is offered (base salary, bonus, and full benefits package). /li /ulh3Recruitment Process /h3pThis opening is accepting applicants up to 13/02/26 at the latest, and we reserve the right to alter that timing based on our search progress. /pullipRelevant candidates will have an initial screening interview (30/45 minutes) with one of our team member /p /lilipThe most qualifying candidates meet Connected Minds Managing partner for an in-depth structured interviews /p /lilipPsychometrics Self-profiling document /p /lilipShortlisted candidates will then meet our customer for a round of 2 interviews taking place somewhere between 16/03 and 25/03. /ppDecision / offer is expected for April 2026. /p /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr