Logistics real estate specialist WDP is market leader in the Benelux and Romania and also active in France and Germany. With our team we realize projects tailored to the user. WDP grew out of a family business and is now listed as BE-REIT on Euronext Brussels and Amsterdam and a member of BEL20, with a market capitalization of approximately 8 billion euros. Professionalism in our contacts and in our way of working is very important.

We recognize the importance of all our employees in this. That is why we stand for an open, informal culture and we encourage our people in their personal growth and development.

Do you like the work hard play hard mentality and are you a hands-on entrepreneur who likes variety and challenge? Do you want to be part of a growing company where you can evolve personally? Don’t wait any longer and apply today!

As Head of IT & Digital, you are responsible for elevating the entire IT and digital organization to a higher and future-proof strategic level within the company. The ultimate goal is to create value for the business. You report directly to the CFO at group level. Your responsibilities are: 

You provide strategic leadership and vision to drive the IT & Digital department toward achieving its goals and long-term objectives:

• Defining and implementing a strong innovative vision for both applications and infrastructure within the organization;
• Setting the right priorities and projects to optimize business value creation;
• Through strong stakeholder management, you ensure cross-functional teams operate effectively and deliver the right projects. You act as a business partner for the countries and think along with the business’ needs. 

You steer innovation and data into the organization to go to the next level:

• Inspiring and encouraging cross-functional teams within the organization to offer the most innovative solutions and services to clients;
• Networking and staying up to date with the latest market trends in areas such as data and AI, and translating these into strategic objectives and projects to create significant added value and growth for both the organization and its clients.

You lead, develop and manage the IT team:

• Leading, motivating, challenging, and further developing a team of around 10 people;
• Acting as a knowledgeable sounding board for the team, both in terms of applications and infrastructure.

• You hold a Master’s degree;
• You have at least 5 years of experience in a leadership management position;
• You are used to working in fast-growing, dynamic, and high-paced environments;
• You are a strong and pragmatic people manager;
• You are driven by strategy and innovation, but also enjoy being hands-on and working as a team player;
• You are fluent in Dutch and English;
• You are results-oriented, solution-focused, and possess an entrepreneurial mindset;
• Networking and staying on top of trends energize you.

At WDP, you get more than just a job — you get a career full of opportunities and benefits:

• Contract and compensation:
  • Full-time position with an open-ended contract.
  • Attractive salary package with extra-legal benefits, including a company car, iPhone, meal vouchers, attractive bonus scheme, Flexible Income Plan, representation fee, insurance package, and the possibility to work from home.
• Development and growth:
  • Extensive onboarding trajectory.
  • Ample opportunities for self-development through internal and external training programmes.
• Team and culture:
  • A warm welcome from a team of dynamic and high-achieving co-workers.
  • Fun events and a positive working environment for #TeamWDP.
  • A Great Place To Work® certified company

Interested?

You can respond via our website www​.wdp​.be or email your resume to sophie.​deluyck@​wdp.​eu. Curious about WDP or do you like to soak up the atmosphere, take a look at social media.