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.
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
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
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
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
Fluent in NL or FR + good knowledge of the second language + English
Why this role?
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.
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