The Global ICT Business Intelligence and Data Manager will lead a global team of BI and data specialists. This role is pivotal in developing the vision, ensuring business alignment, and overseeing the implementation and support of various Business Intelligence (BI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms across Puratos companies worldwide. The manager will also identify, promote, and coach improvement projects to enhance the adoption, usability, performance, and data consistency of BI and AI platforms for all entities. You will be part of the IT management team.

Key Accountabilities

Vision and Strategy Development:

• Develop and communicate a clear vision for BI and AI data management aligned with the company's strategic goals.
• Ensure alignment of BI and AI initiatives with business objectives across global entities.

Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a global team of BI specialists and data specialists.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment with different Proof of concepts and pilots to ensure technological innovation.
• Ensure knowledge building inside the team to provide latest technology solutions to the Puratos business.
• Leadership of the BI and Data platforms including all BI/Data applications, BI analysis tools, BI/Data modelling applications and BI/Data platform integration tools.

Implementation and Support:

• Oversee the implementation and support of BI and AI projects across various Puratos companies.
• Ensure the BI and AI platforms meet the needs of different business units and are scalable and sustainable.
• Take initiatives to measure and improve adoption of BI and Data applications.
• Act as BI & Data Architect ensuring correct implementation and consistency of Business Intelligence Platform.

Project Management:

• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Identify, promote, and coach improvement projects aimed at enhancing BI and AI platform usability, performance, and data consistency.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their BI and AI needs and ensure solutions are aligned with business requirements.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on BI and AI initiatives and performance.

Data Governance and Quality:

• • Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
  • Ensure data quality, consistency, and security across all BI and AI platforms.
  • Ensure overall security of BI and AI platforms

Who are we looking for?

• Leadership & strategic vision

Masters degree in a relevant domain or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of expertise in the area of Business Intelligence and Data
• Strong understanding of BI and AI platforms (SAP BI, Power BI, Azure)
• Good overall knowledge of technological evolution of Big Data
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proven experience in a similar role, managing global BI and AI data teams.
• Coaching & People Management
• Team spirit and team work
• Internal customer orientation

Why should you join Puratos?

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can work with technologies such as SAP and BI. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

•         Meal vouchers (8€/day)

•         Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos

•         13th and bonus month pay

•         Company car

•         Minimum 5 training days per year

•         Active participation in different innovative projects

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Who are we?

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 10 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.

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We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.