IT Infrastructure Manager

Division:  Corporate
Location: 

Waregem, BE

Date:  16 Dec 2025

Strategic Focus

  • Lead transformation and operations of Beaulieu’s hybrid IT landscape (data centers, cloud, networks).
  • Define and execute infrastructure platform roadmap, and foster the transition of the legacy environment to the new Infrastructure For Future (IFF) stack.
  • Ensure stability, security, and alignment with business needs.
  • Drive a federated platform model with embedded risk management and operational excellence.

 

Key Responsibilities & Mission

  • Lead strategic planning and transformation for the IT Infrastructure Platform Team.
  • Define the vision and create a clear, actionable roadmap to support scalability and agility.
  • Develop a modular, secure, and future-ready platform architecture and service model for both legacy and cloud-native environments.
  • Oversee operational excellence, managing both build and run activities, and provide decisive leadership during incidents.
  • Embed cybersecurity and regulatory standards into all infrastructure operations (governance & compliance).
  • Manage budgets and vendor relationships using FinOps principles; build strong partnerships with strategic solution providers.
  • Foster team leadership and development, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate infrastructure strategies and updates effectively to senior leadership and business stakeholders.

 

Required Experience & Skills

  • University degree in computer science or equivalent.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in Data Center, Cloud, or Network Management in business-critical IT environments.
  • Certification in IT Risk Management, with expertise in embedding risk controls.
  • Proven knowledge on Vendor Management and Service Delivery Management
  • Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure landscape and trends.
  • Strong leadership and strategic mindset for driving transformation and innovation.
  • Effective delegation and calm, decisive action under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills across technical and business domains.
  • Fluency in English and Dutch. Fluency in French is a plus.

 

Why join us

  • Be part of a dynamic, global team where your execution makes a real impact.
  • Shape our IT landscape and work on challenging projects.
  • Enjoy a full package of extrafringe benefits, such as a company car, and flexibility in your job (home office, flexible hours, ...).
  • Grow and build your infrastructure team to strengthen our IT department.

ABOUT BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL GROUP

As a global family business, we develop and co-create – in an innovative, entrepreneurial and sustainable way - flooring and material solutions to enhance the quality of living and working for every generation.

Headquartered in Belgium, B.I.G. employs over 4.700 people worldwide in 19 countries throughout Eurasia, America and Oceania and serves customers in 150 countries. In 2023, B.I.G. reported sales of €2 billion.  At B.I.G., we work purposefully to build a sustainable future. Our sense of entrepreneurship and our ambition enable us to continue to grow together with our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and the society in which we operate.