Head of IT Infrastructure Platform Team

Publication date: January 16, 2026

Brussels

Contract open-end

Shape the future of IT at Luminus

At Luminus, we're driving the energy transition - balancing planet, people and progress through innovative electricity solutions and services. We're looking for passionate, collaborative individuals to help us build a sustainable future. Our IT team delivers value for Luminus and our customers, focusing on robust, secure and sustainable tecnology. We're transformating our Cloud, Data, and Security capabilities to support the energy transition.

As Head of IT Infrastructure Platform Team, you lead the transformation and the run of Luminus’s hybrid IT landscape - covering data centers, cloud and networks. You set the strategic direction, ensuring our platforms are stable, secure, and fully aligned with business needs. By defining and executing a bold roadmap, you’ll unite infrastructure teams into a federated platform model, embedding risk management and operational excellence at the core.

What you’ll do

• You take charge of strategic planning & transformation, defining the vision for the IT Infrastructure Platform Team and translating it into a clear, actionable roadmap that supports scalability and agility.
• You lead the development of a platform architecture & service model that is modular, secure and future-ready, supporting both legacy systems and cloud-native environments.
• You ensure operational excellence by overseeing both build and run activaties, taking decisive leadership when incidents occur.
• You play a key role in governance & compliance, embedding cybersecurity and regulatory standards into every aspect of infrastructure operations.
• You take ownership of financial management & vendor strategy, managing budgets with FinOps principles and building strong partnerships with infrastructure solution providers.
• You inspire and grow the team through team leadership & development, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• You act as a strategic connector in stakeholder engagement & communication, translating infrastructure strategies into clear updates for senior leadership and business stakeholders.

What you bring

• You hold a university degree in computer science or equivalent.
• You have at least 10 years of experience in Data Center, Cloud, or Network Management within an environment where IT is business-critical.
• You are certified in IT Risk Management and understand how to embed risk controls into infrastructure operations.
• You have deep expertise in IT infrastructure landscape and trends.
• You bring strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset to drive transformation and innovation.
• You can delegate effectively to specialists and remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• You communicate effectively across technical and business domains, aligning teams and stakeholders.
• You are fluent in English and Dutch or French (preferably French).

Why join us

• You’ll play a key role in shaping the next phase of Luminus’s digital transformation.
• You’ll lead a strategic, high-impact initiative with visibility across the organization.
• You’ll help build a resilient, scalable IT platform that supports a CO₂-neutral future.
• You grow in a culture that values ownership, continuous learning, and bold thinking—where your ideas truly matter.
• You work and connect with your colleagues at a Luminus office or from home. Need some flexibility? Your manager is open to discuss what works.

What you'll get in return

The energy sector is one of the most rewarding industries in Belgium with a highly rewarding compensation and benefits package:

• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary with a performance-based bonus that can be optimized to your personal preferences, plus meal vouchers.
• Insurance & social benefits: Group insurance and hospitalization coverage for the entire family. Additional reimbursement for healthcare and pharmaceutical costs.
• Mobility: Full reimbursement for public transport, kilometer-based cycling reimbursement and flexible mobility choices: you can choose between a company car or mobility budget.
• Internet & communication: Home internet covered, reimbursement for a personal mobile device with a phone subscription.
• Home Office: A fully-equipped home office, including an ergonomical ICT set-up.
• Exclusive discounts: 30% off gas and electricity after six months, discounts on energy-saving services (e.g., solar panels, heat pumps) and reduced prices on top brands, amusement parks, festivals and more.

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Luminus values e.v.e.r.y individual.

Are you looking for a workplace where you can truly be yourself, where you feel respected, supported regardless of your background, identity and unique story? Then you’ve come to the right place. Diversity equity and inclusion are not empty words for us — we grant that everyone can flourish and feel valued, so let’s build it together!

What does that mean in practice?

Do you have specific needs or require adjustments during the recruitment process or once you are hired? Let’s discuss about it and we’ll do our best to find a solution.

Together we make the difference

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