Data Manager

Fluxys -
Brussel

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Management
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Informatiebeveiliging
Master
Scrum
Agile
ICT
Cybersecurity
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Overview:

Fluxys is an international energy infrastructure group with 1,300 employees active in gas transmission & storage and liquefied natural gas terminalling.

As a purpose-led company, we’re committed to fast-track the shift to a carbon neutral world. We explore new technologies and invest in infrastructure to accommodate hydrogen, biomethane, CO2 and other molecules for a climate neutral future.

The Digital & IT department is at the heart of the company’s transformation. It drives performance, innovation and value creation by putting digital, data and information technologies at the service of the business

As a partner to the teams, it designs and continuously evolves technological solutions that support today’s operations while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges, within a reliable, coherent and secure environment

To support increasing regulatory requirements, operational excellence, international expansion and data driven transformation, Fluxys is strengthening its enterprise-wide data leadership

We’re therefore, looking to recruit a Data Manager (m/f/x) for our Digital & IT department.

Job purpose

The Data Manager is responsible for defining, structuring and driving the Group-wide data strategy, ensuring data quality, security and regulatory compliance while enabling value creation across operations, finance, ESG and advanced analytics

The role reports to the Director Digital & IT and acts as the executive owner of data for the Fluxys Group

Your responsibilities

Data strategy and governance
- Define and implement an enterprise data strategy aligned with Fluxys’ corporate strategy and energy transition objectives.
- Establish and operate a clear data governance model (data domains, data owners, data stewards, decision rights)
- Define and enforce policies and standards for data quality, metadata, lineage, access rights and data lifecycle management
- Promote a consistent, enterprise wide “data driven” and “trusted data” culture
Data architecture and platforms
- Design the target data architecture, including OT/IT integration, data products, and analytics enablement
- Ensure coherence of data models (master data, reference data, exchange standards, APIs) across the Group
- Oversee enterprise data platforms, including data catalogues, quality tooling, reporting and analytics foundations
Regulatory compliance and data security
- Work closely with Cybersecurity, IT Architecture, Regulatory Affairs, Legal and People& Organisation department, to ensure secure, resilient and traceable data
- Define and oversee information security and data protection policies in line with critical infrastructure requirements
Value creation and advanced use cases
- Identify, prioritise and steer high value data and analytics use cases (e.g. asset health and maintenance, capacity and balancing, emissions and methane reporting, financial and performance insights)
- Build the AI ready data foundations required for advanced analytics and industrialised AI use cases
Leadership and organisation
- Manage a team of 10-15 internal and external experienced experts
- Build and lead a central Data function (governance, architecture, platforms, data protection)
- Coordinate and enable distributed data teams across business units and subsidiaries through a federated model
- Manage budgets, planning, performance and capability development for the data function
- Act as a strategic partner and advisor to senior management on all data related topics

About you

Master’s degree or equivalent in data, IT, engineering, economics or a related field
10–15+ years of professional experience, including 10+ years in senior leadership roles within data, IT or digital functions
Proven experience in defining and deploying enterprise‑wide data strategies in complex organisations, covering objectives, roadmaps, programmes and projects, with sufficient level of detail to ensure effective execution; results‑oriented, with the ability to turn obstacles into levers for impact
Strong ability to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into pragmatic, scalable data solutions
Proven experience working in agile and Scrum ways of working, aligned with organisational strategy, objectives and roadmaps
Strong expertise in data management, data governance, data architecture and information management
Solid understanding of OT/IT environments, modern data platforms, metadata management and data quality frameworks
Good knowledge of information security and regulatory data requirements
10+ years of people management experience, demonstrating a strategic mindset to navigate highly complex, multi‑stakeholder environments, credible leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority, strong accountability and results orientation focused on value creation, and resilience in leading change
Demonstrates a strategic and transversal vision, enabling anticipation of impacts of decisions across the entire organisation
Shows a strong agility and change mindset, encouraging openness, anticipating change and driving the adoption of new practices in a continuously evolving environment
Able to create impact and influence at C‑level, gathering relevant information, structuring compelling arguments and adapting communication to secure engagement and buy‑in
Builds strong relationships to enable open exchange, shared understanding and effective information flow across the organisation
Fluent in English, Dutch or French
Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure or other regulated environments is a strong asset

Why should you apply?

We offer a very attractive package of extra-legal benefits, including a.o.: collective and individual bonus, company car, smartphone, internet, expense allowance, meal vouchers, cafeteria plan, 38 holidays, intervention of 30% on your energy bill, hospitalisation and outpatient care insurance for the whole family, pension plan, as well as the possibility of working from home.

But above all:

Contribute and innovate towards a carbon-neutral world
Develop and shape a brilliant career in a fast-growing international group
Showcase your strong appetite to contribute towards an array of dynamic projects that challenge your intellect

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