Job Description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.
Head of Federated CIO Office
Requisition ID:  11103
Posting Start Date:  01/06/2026

 

Function

 

Elia Group plays a central role in the European energy transition and relies on a robust, coherent, and future‑proof technology landscape to support its mission. Operating in a complex, multi‑country environment, the group continues to strengthen alignment, efficiency, and long‑term value creation across its IT organisation.

 

The Head of the Federated CIO Office leads and strengthens the CIO Office to support the Global IT organization in delivering clear business value. The role acts as a central connector across IT teams, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective collaboration. It enables IT to operate as one team with a shared direction and consistent ways of working, while supporting and accelerating activities across the organization without direct operational ownership.

 

In addition, you will play a key role in building and shaping the CIO Office team, setting up the right structure, capabilities, and ways of working to ensure it can effectively support the organization. This includes both disciplinary and technical leadership of the team, fostering high performance and continuous development.

 

Your responsibilities include, among others:

  • Ensuring a clear and effective IT governance framework and aligning IT strategy with business priorities
  • Connecting IT and business roadmaps and monitoring performance, risks, and delivery through transparent reporting
  • Clarifying responsibilities across IT entities and improving collaboration by simplifying interfaces and removing overlaps
  • Continuously improving the IT operating model to support efficiency and future needs
  • Driving execution of the IT delivery plan and key strategic initiatives, including change management
  • Contributing to strategic planning and mid-term financial direction
  • Providing transparency on IT spending, workforce, and value delivered
  • Maintaining a connected, business-aligned IT roadmap with clear prioritization
  • Aligning expectations with key partners and ensuring effective service level management
  • Overseeing transversal programs and ensuring coordinated delivery across teams

 

 

Your Profile

 

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, engineering, business, or a related field
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in IT leadership, governance, or strategy roles in complex/federated environments
  • Proven experience shaping and improving IT operating models, governance structures, or organizational design
  • Experience building teams and setting up new structures, including defining roles, capabilities, and ways of working
  • Experience in both disciplinary and technical leadership of teams, with a focus on development and performance
  • Experience managing complex environments and cross-team initiatives
  • Understanding of financial management, budgeting, and performance tracking
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without formal authority
  • Strategic, pragmatic, and results-oriented mindset, able to navigate complexity and drive clarity
  • Collaborative and change-oriented, promoting alignment, transparency, and teamwork
  • Fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch, French and/or German is a plus.

 

 

Offer 

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results. 
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance. 
  • Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
  • Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs. 
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 
  • Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. 
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

 

 

Location

 

  • Primary location: Emperor – Keizerslaan (near Brussels Central Station) 
  • Work model: Combination of on-site and homeworking
  • Travel: Regular travel to Germany

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

  • A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
  • Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
  • Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
  • A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!
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