AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS is the world leader in the field of automated secure entry control. For nearly 50 years, the company has been designing and manufacturing equipment for pedestrian, vehicle, and passenger access.
Founded in 1969, Automatic Systems has developed unique expertise in the design of high-end access control systems, single passage detection, and flow management. This expertise has earned the company a solid reputation for the high quality, performance, and reliability of its products.
The company is part of the Bolloré Group, which ensures a long-term investment strategy and
provides stability for the company. The Group is built on the commitment and loyalty of its talented employees, who make a difference around the world.
Automatic Systems has a global presence through its network of subsidiaries and sales offices located in Belgium, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, and the United States, as well as through an extensive network of international and local distributors.
The company operates five production sites (three in Belgium, one in France, and one in Canada) and three Research and Development centers.
Our sustainable performance is built on strong values: humility, excellence, courage, agility, innovation, and solidarity.
Function
Working in an international environment, the IT Manager's mission is to translate the department's strategic plan into concrete operational plans and ensure alignment of IT practices across all group entities. You will take into account various constraints (regulatory, operational, cultural, and local) while maintaining standards, processes, and infrastructure.
You are responsible for governance, overall consistency, and execution follow-up to ensure the availability, performance, and quality of IT services. You report directly to our IT Director.
Your responsibilities are as follows:
Apply, implement, and communicate network and telecommunications policies and technologies across group entities, in line with the IT strategy.
Ensure the continuity, security, and proper functioning of all front- and back-office software (Active Directory, ERP, CRM, messaging systems, SharePoint, server operating systems, MS Office, etc.).
Contribute to the definition, communication, and implementation of a Disaster Recovery Plan. Manage periodic backups across the group and identify and mitigate IT operational risks related to business continuity.
Maintain related information and documentation in a structured manner and ensure their availability and accuracy.
Manage, coach, and develop direct reports.
Oversee IT support activities.
Supervise the Master Data team and collaborate with the Master Data Manager on defining and evolving the data strategy, governance framework, and master data principles.
Coordinate with the ERP team on related topics (projects, action plans, user requests) and ensure consistency with group IT standards.
Provide operational support when necessary and act as operational backup across all IT activities.
Contribute to the preparation of the IT budget, monitor operational costs, and report variances to the IT Director.
Publish updates on ongoing and upcoming group IT projects.
Manage various projects and change requests.
Ensure the required competency levels within the organization through appropriate training and certifications.
Define, monitor, and report on IT performance indicators: availability, service quality, and risk.
Profile
With strong, dynamic leadership and a hands-on mindset, you inspire and unite your team around the company's objectives.
Solution-oriented and pragmatic, you demonstrate creativity and innovation when solving complex challenges.
Customer-focused and an excellent communicator, you adapt to different stakeholders and are able to influence and convince them effectively.
You have a minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in IT team management and are comfortable operating in an international environment.
You possess strong expertise in a full Microsoft and fully cloud-based environment.
You have a genuine interest in AI-related topics.
You are able to lead projects with method, structure, and discipline.
You are fluent in both French and English.
Flexible and adaptable, you are willing to travel occasionally.
Offer
Permanent contract
Company car
Vehicle package (fuel card, insurance, tires, maintenance)
Net monthly allowance
Company mobile phone and subscription
Meal vouchers (€8/day)
Group insurance
Hospitalization insurance
Outpatient care insurance
CCT 90 bonus
Year-end bonus
Year-end gift voucher
12 additional RTT days (based on 40h/week)
Extra leave based on seniority and career progressio
Why Join Automatic Systems?
Be part of a Belgian-rooted company that has maintained its family spirit over the years
Opportunities for technical training and internal career development
Work in a caring environment where everyone is encouraged to share ideas
Join an innovative company actively contributing to sustainable development: over 80–90% of our products are recyclable