Head of Application Development

Head of Application Development | Automation | Data | Logistics | Hybrid, Antwerp | €10k

I'm currently partnering with a leading international organisation that is investing heavily in its digital transformation journey and is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Application Development Europe to lead a large-scale technology function across multiple countries.

This is a strategic leadership position responsible for defining and delivering the European Application Development strategy across key areas including Software Development, Data Platforms, Integration Services, Automation & AI, and Digital Products. Reporting directly to the European IT Director, you'll lead a team of four senior managers and oversee a wider function of approximately 50-75 technology professionals across Europe.

The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping technology roadmaps, driving delivery excellence, overseeing major application and digital transformation initiatives, and ensuring business-critical platforms remain secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned to business objectives. You'll work closely with senior business stakeholders, operational leaders, and global technology teams to translate strategic goals into technology-enabled solutions while maintaining strong governance, budget control, supplier management, and service performance.

Core requirements:

Proven technology leader with significant experience managing complex, enterprise-scale Application Development functions across multiple geographies. You'll bring expertise spanning areas such as Data, Integration, Software Engineering, Digital Products, Automation & AI, alongside strong knowledge of enterprise applications, cloud platforms (preferably Azure and/or GCP), DevOps, enterprise architecture, application portfolio management, and IT governance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking global organisation where you'll play a key role in shaping the future technology landscape and driving innovation across Europe.

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