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As NMBS- SNCB’s IT company, Employer is part of the Belgian Railway family making sure that the Belgian railways continue to move forward and that train passengers can travel in a modern and sustainable way.

The recently approved NMBS-SNCB « Rail Vision » has the ambitious goal to make sure that more people, companies & organisations choose the train as their preferred mobility tool. Not to forget, after all, rail being the most climate-friendly mode of public transport compared to other modes of public transport today.

Next to that, in a world of modern and sustainable mobility, new services and applications using digital technology are being implemented. Leading to increased and better information and communication to rail passengers and rail crew. Setting up diverse channels for purchasing tickets, a better monitoring of assets and further increase automating operational processes. Ultima improving efficiency and service offering.

An ambitious goal that we’re building and realising further digitalising SNCB – NMBS, offering innovative solutions and enabling flexible services with a key focus on the end user.

The Business Area Rail Information Mobile delivers projects for and in close collaboration with the SNCB-NMBS Directorate Passenger Transport & Security and the Directorate Transport Operations and is part of the SPS department, which stands for Sales, Passengers and Security Management.

The Business Area Rail Information Mobile is the IT partner of these directorates and manages & develops solutions in regard to

Information for travellers via the route planner, information boards, mobile apps and Public Address systems in the railway stations. Mobile apps & tools for the train conductors allowing them to perform checks, sell tickets and report any issues. Mobile apps & tools for train drivers and security personnel.

When it comes to the development/integration, we rely on off- and onshore teams where the developments/ integrations are being realized in a release train where and when relevant.

Solutions can be built inhouse and/or purchased through a rd party.

As Business Area Lead your main tasks are managing the team responsible for the Application Portfolio, you drive the delivery of the IT solutions and you define the business processes within your business area.

Delivery

You ensure EE IT-ownership for projects within the business area portfolio through engagement with Project Managers as to the creation , planning, tracking and execution of overall project plan. You work closely together with Business Leads, Project Managers, Product Owners and/or other business partners, ensuring alignment between IT strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, the Digital Roadmap & Business Strategy. Provide support in working out business cases, together with the Portfolio Manager & the business. You contribute to the set-up of the project steerco with clear roles & responsibilities, both on business & IT side as to have a clear reporting channel to all stakeholders

Collaboration & Co-creation

You work closely with the key business customers, stakeholders, external partners and all groups within the organisation in order to function as a trusted advisor to challenge and formulate the IT needs and create value. You interact effectively with the Project Managers, Portfolio Management, Product Management, Architecture, Solution Design, Services Delivery and Support teams to ensure we build the quality products to support our business goals and customer Jouw profiel

Your profile

Master’s degree in an IT- or economics study field or equivalent through experience. Minimum of years of relevant experience within a delivery/IT environment. At least years’ experience in managing one or more teams, experience with managing offshore-teams is a plus. You are comfortable working with a variety of technology and business stakeholders. You have excellent communication skills and a can-do delivery mindset. You are constructive, pro-active, and pragmatic. You can handle stress and a multi-focus job. Profound knowledge of Project Management (Agile/Safe-methodology) and IT-processes. You are fluent in Dutch or French and English. Behoeften van de onderneming of gebruikers op het vlak van organisatie en informatie- en comsystemen analyseren en bepalen De uitvoeringswijze kiezen (intern of in onderaanneming)
De conformiteit van de uitvoering controleren De realisatie van projecten superviseren en coördineren Een dienst of een organisatie leiden De ICT strategie opsen op basis van door de directie bepaalde uitgangspunten en de behoeften van de gebruikers
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Our offer

Within our open corporate culture, you contribute to the digital transformation of SNCB. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. In addition to a good work-life balance and a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits

the possibility to work remo + flexible working hours; days of leave; a company car + a public transport season ticket; a target bonus; a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members); hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family; outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation); group insurance supplementary pension, work disability and death (cafeteria plan); accidents at work (extralegal); meal vouchers and eco-vouchers; net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.