Head of IT

Our Team

We advocate for travels positive impact on the world guided by a vibrant culture rooted in established company values. We empower our people to innovate and grow.

Our differences give us growth. Our diverse team originates from more than 50 countries bringing together a depth of perspective and curiosity about the world. We encourage a culture of openness curiosity and flexibilityvital to deepening a shared understanding of our customers and each other.

We have a flexible hybrid model working from our Utrecht HQ and our homes in the Netherlands.

As travel is about discovery were searching for the right people to join our team. Are you ready to inspire the world through travel

Were on the search for

Were on the search for an inspiring Head of IT ready to encourage innovation empower teams define and execute the IT sub-strategy and shape the future of IT at Eurail BV. If you want to leverage technology to create seamless travel experiences and thrive in a progressive forward-thinking environment this is your chance to create change.

At Eurail we have a hybrid way of working: the office is where we come together to meet brainstorm and collaborate while home is the place for focused uninterrupted work. Most teams are in the office two days per week and as Head of IT youll be expected to engage with your colleagues during those in-office moments.

What youll be doing

You will lead mentor and develop the IT team promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Youll guide a team of 8 skilled colleagues: team leads (frontend backend app development QA and IT operations) business analysts and project managers. Youll oversee the complete IT infrastructure ensuring robust support for our B2C and B2B e-commerce environment where product teams innovate and deliver new features. Youll enhance process initiatives alongside the Architect Leads and Privacy/Security Officer. As an important member of the Eurail management team youll shape and carry out daily operations and strategic initiatives while reporting directly to the CIO.

Your primary responsibilities are:

• Develop and implement the companys IT sub-strategy aligning with overall business goals.

• Oversee the design implementation and maintenance of resilient IT systems and infrastructure ensuring high availability reliability and scalability.

• Manage the IT budget efficiently ensuring cost-efficient solutions and optimal resource allocation.

• Oversee strategic IT projects and epics ensuring they are delivered with quality future-proof and aligned with the IT sub-strategy.

• Maintain positive vendor and supplier relationships and manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders aligning IT initiatives with broader business objectives.

• Recruit train manage resource capacity and coach IT staff set clear expectations and conduct performance appraisals to ensure individual and team achievement.

• Evaluate emerging technologies to inspire innovation and enhance business results.

What were looking for

Its already a possible match when you share the same mindset as us being forward-thinking results-driven caring and embracing diversity.

In terms of your experience and skills:

• More than seven years of IT leadership guiding IT operational and development teams and cross-functional groups.

• Proficient strategic thinking able to align IT initiatives with business goals and enhance digital transformation.

• Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) systems architecture and development environments.

• Experience in managing e-commerce environments and supporting agile product teams in a stimulating setting.

• Ability to accommodate changes in technology business needs and market trends

• Great interpersonal and communication skills to engage efficiently with stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience with project management SAFe and agile methodologies and frameworks.

In addition its extra credit if you have

• Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations.

Our offer

• Our hybrid work model offers flexibility in when and where you work. Whether you need collaboration quiet time or social interactiononline or in-personits all possible but some office days per week are required.

• A complimentary NS train card to travel across the Netherlands for work and leisure.

• An annual free Interrail/Eurail travel pass for you and a companion so you can explore Europe and share the same experiences as our customers.

• Unlimited access to OpenUp for lifestyle & well-being recommendations.

• Support for your well-being through a generous personal allowance.

• The chance to develop your personal and professional growth plan using your training budget.

• An annual team trip across Europe to experience our product directly.

• An annual leave package of 28-30 days plus study days volunteer days and Good Friday.

• Salary Scale: 62 Monthly gross salary (excluding 8% allowance): 8500 10.500 (full-time) based on experience.

Curious to apply

Apply directly via our website ( ask you to share your resume in English (our business language) and tell us why youre interested in Eurail and this particular role. It doesnt hurt to be creative; we enjoy seeing your personality shine through.

If we think you might be a good candidate the next step is a relatively informal interview with some of your potential new team members. For you this is a chance to understand if Eurail is your ideal workplace and for us it tells us more about the value you would bring.

In the meantime

If youre curious why not check us out on LinkedIn and get a feel for our culture values and place worldwide And were happy to answer any questions you might have too send them over to and our People & Culture team will pick them up.