IT Technology Director

At Intrum you will grow by making a difference. You will do it in a highly international environment and in a supportive culture where effort counts.

IT Technology Director Benelux Intrum Benelux

IT Strategy Digital Transformation & Business Impact
Netherlands & Belgium Hybrid 8.365 11.950 bonus executive benefits

About the Company

Intrum is an international organization with a strong market position in Credit Management operating across multiple European markets. The Benelux region is strategically critical to our growth ambitions and plays a central role in our ongoing transformation journey.

As we accelerate towards a more digital data-driven and scalable operating model technology is no longer a support functionit is a core driver of performance innovation and competitive advantage.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a forward-looking Technology Director Benelux to lead the regional technology agenda across operations delivery governance and continuous improvement as a true business enabler.

This role is both strategic and operational requiring a leader who can define direction while ensuring execution. You will shape the future of technology within the region and directly influence business performance efficiency and growth.

It combines strong IT leadership with a clear focus on how technology can create business valuethrough modernization digital enablement automation data and AI applied in practical ways that improve performance resilience and growth. You will help ensure a secure reliable and efficient IT foundation while partnering closely with business leaders and Global IT to shape priorities unlock opportunities and translate strategy into tangible outcomes.

Context:

• Transitioning from traditional IT delivery to business-driven technology
• Modernization of legacy systems and operating models
• Increasing focus on data automation and AI-led innovation

You will work closely with business leaders and Global IT to manage day-to-day performance strengthen governance develop the team and deliver the roadmap for the market. At the same time you will act as an enabler and bridge between business ambition and technology executionhelping to identify opportunities to simplify processes increase productivity improve customer and colleague outcomes and support sustainable business growth through technology.

Your Mission

To transform technology from a functional capability into a strategic growth driverdelivering measurable business value resilience and scalability across the Benelux.

Role Overview

As Technology Director you hold end-to-end accountability for IT across the Benelux region including strategy operations governance and transformation initiatives.

You work closely with business leadership and global IT to ensure alignment between strategic priorities and operational delivery.

• Reporting line: CIO / Managing Director Benelux
• Scope: Multi-country (NL & BE)
• Leadership: Internal teams external partners/vendors
• Environment: International matrix organization

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Transformation

• Define and execute the Benelux IT strategy aligned with business goals
• Translate corporate strategy into actionable roadmaps and investment priorities
• Lead digital transformation initiatives (cloud data automation AI)

Operations & Delivery

• Oversee IT operations service delivery and project execution
• Ensure high performance reliability and scalability of IT services
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Governance Risk & Security

• Establish robust governance frameworks and compliance standards
• Ensure strong cybersecurity posture and risk management
• Manage budgets (multi-million scope) with focus on value creation

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead inspire and develop high-performing teams
• Manage strategic vendors and partners
• Act as trusted advisor to senior business stakeholders
• Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes within a matrix structure

Success Profile (First 12 Months)

• Defined and implemented a clear business-aligned IT roadmap
• Delivered measurable improvements in service levels and operational efficiency
• Initiated or completed key modernization programs
• Strengthened alignment between business and IT
• Achieved cost optimization and/or value creation initiatives

Your Profile

You are a senior technology leader with strong experience in corporate IT ideally in a fast-paced environment. You combine strategic thinking with operational delivery and can lead both day-to-day IT performance and longer-term development in a matrix organization. You know how to work across business and technology teams influence senior stakeholders and bring structure energy and direction to ongoing change. Experience with digital innovation automation or AI-enabled improvement is an advantage.

Experience

• Senior leadership experience in IT digital transformation or business technology
• Proven track record in leading complex multi-entity IT environments
• Experience managing P&L / budgets vendors and performance

Capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking combined with execution power
• Exceptional stakeholder management at senior and executive level
• Solid expertise in IT governance risk and cybersecurity
• Vision on digital innovation (data automation AI)

Personal Style

• Hands-on pragmatic and outcome-driven
• Influential communicator and connector
• Comfortable in dynamic international environments

Fluency in Dutch and English required

Why join us

This is a visible leadership opportunity to shape technology direction strengthen business-facing IT leadership and help drive meaningful progress in the Benelux market. You will have the chance to influence strategy improve operational performance and help the business grow through technology that creates measurable value. If you are excited by the opportunity to combine strong IT leadership with innovation continuous improvement and business enablement we would like to hear from you.

• A high-impact leadership role with regional responsibility
• Direct influence on business performance and strategic direction
• Opportunity to shape both technology strategy and execution
• International fast-moving environment with strong collaboration culture
• Competitive executive package including:
  • Base salary: 8.365 11.950/p. month
  • Performance bonus
  • Mobility / car allowance
  • Mobile phone allowance
  • Bike lease
  • 28 vacation days
  • Pension scheme
  • Learning & leadership development

Interested

Are you ready to lead technology beyond ITand position it as a true driver of business success

We look forward to receiving your application.

Do you feel that you might be the right person Great! Apply now. Looking forward to hearing from you!