VP Data / senior Data manager Our client is a major European infrastructure operator, active in a highly regulated and strategically critical environment. As part of its ongoing transformation, the company is accelerating its shift towards a data-driven organisation, supporting operational excellence, regulatory transparency, international expansion and energy transition ambitions. To support this evolution, the company is creating a Group-wide Data Leadership role, with full ownership of data governance, strategy and value creation. Your mission As VP Data / Senior Data Manager, you will act as the executive owner of data across the Group, defining and driving a robust, trusted and scalable data ecosystem. Your objective is to transform fragmented data landscapes into a governed, business-aligned and AI-ready environment, ensuring compliance, performance and long-term value creation. Key responsibilities Data strategy governance: Define and implement a Group-wide data strategy, aligned with corporate objectives Establish a clear governance framework (data domains, ownership, stewardship, decision rights) Define and enforce policies for: Data quality Metadata lineage Access security Data lifecycle management Promote a strong data-driven and "trusted data" culture across the organisation Data architecture platforms: Design the target enterprise data architecture, integrating both IT and industrial (OT) environments Ensure consistency of: Master data reference data Data models exchange standards APIs and data products Oversee core data platforms (data catalogue, data quality tools, reporting analytics foundations) Regulatory Security ownership: Act as the single accountable owner for regulatory and transparency data Ensure data compliance, traceability and auditability in a critical infrastructure context Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Legal and Regulatory teams to ensure secure and resilient data environments Value creation Data use cases: Identify and prioritise high-impact data initiatives, such as: Operational performance asset optimisation Capacity and resource management Emissions and sustainability reporting Financial and business performance insights Build AI-ready data foundations to enable advanced analytics and future use cases Leadership transformation: Lead and structure a central Data function (governance, architecture, platforms) Manage and unify a team of 10-15 experienced data professionals Coordinate a federated data model across business units Drive change management in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and executive committee Your profile Experience: 10-15+ years of experience in Data / IT / Digital leadership roles Proven track record in building and deploying enterprise data strategies Experience in complex and regulated environments (infrastructure, energy, industry...) is a strong asset Comfortable operating at executive / C-level Core competencies: Strong expertise in: Data governance Data architecture Data Management Frameworks Good understanding of IT / OT environments and industrial data contexts Ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable data solutions Strategic mindset with a strong execution and delivery orientation Leadership soft skills: Proven experience managing senior teams and transformation programs Strong influencing and communication skills Ability to navigate complex organisations and align multiple stakeholders Change-oriented mindset, resilience and impact-driven approach Education languages: Master#39;s degree or equivalent in Data, IT, Engineering, Economics or related field Fluent in English + French and Dutch = Permanent contrat (full time) only