Team Leader Data Management & BI
Antwerp
Digital - Data
Reference number: 90430
Are you passionate about data, business intelligence, and the technology behind it?
We’re looking for a Team Leader Data Management & BI who can bring structure to data processes, strengthen the data strategy, and inspire a small but growing data team within a major player in the Belgian HR and staffing sector, bringing together over 500 employees across 70 offices and in-house teams.
You’ll lead a small team of 2 experienced data professionals and guide the evolution towards a modern, cloud-based data landscape.
Your mission: to turn data into actionable insights that drive smart business decisions.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, coach, and inspire the data team to deliver high-quality, reliable insights.
- Develop a clear data roadmap and strategy aligned with business goals, including the vision for self-service analytics (Power BI), cloud (Azure), and AI readiness.
- Streamline and document data processes to ensure efficiency and focus on value-added activities.
- Define and monitor data governance, data quality, and data architecture.
- Coordinate and deliver data & BI projects, such as the migration to a modern DWH and implementation of new tools.
- Act as a bridge between business and IT, translating complex needs into practical, data-driven solutions.
- Identify opportunities to innovate, automate, and optimize reporting and analytics processes.
- Take a hands-on role when needed — you understand the technical details and can guide your team through challenges.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Data, or Business Intelligence (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in Data Management or BI, with at least 2 years in a leadership or coaching role.
- A natural leader: structured, communicative, and results-driven.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communicator — you can translate technical topics into clear business insights.
- Fluent in Dutch, with a professional command of English.
Technical Skills
- Solid experience with the Microsoft BI stack (SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS).
- Strong understanding of data warehouse concepts, ETL processes, and data modeling (Kimball).
- Familiarity with ETL automation tools – experience with TimeXtender is a strong plus.
- Proven experience with Power BI for visualization and dashboarding.
- Knowledge of Python for data automation is a bonus.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure components such as Data Factory or Databricks.
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and data governance frameworks.
- Understanding of AI-driven data opportunities or advanced analytics.
What do we offer?
Location: Antwerp region (hybrid work model)
Contract: Freelance or Permanent