A job at Proximus? You’ll find that everything revolves around the idea ‘Think Possible’. This means: we always assume that something is possible, even if it seems impossible. Well, especially so, actually. Call it a way of thinking that involves being open to a world of digital solutions that make our lives easier. And our way of working smarter.
We are Team possible – the people behind Proximus, Proximus NXT, Davinsi Labs, Codit, Proximus Ada, and more. Nice to see you here! United by a shared purpose, we’re building a smarter, trustful and more connected world. That means embracing technology and celebrating change. We think possible and then make it possible. And of course, we love what we do Sounds like your kind of place?
Your job
As Centre of Excellence Lead, you shape a culture where data governance and quality by design are embedded across the organization. You ensure that Proximus treats its data as a trusted, secure and valuable corporate asset — enabling compliance while unlocking efficiency and business value.
Through your data architects, you guarantee ‘data by design’ across all major Proximus projects and epics.
And with your Digital Analytics Centre of Excellence, you make sure the right data is collected and leveraged across our websites and apps to boost digital performance, enhance customer experience and strengthen business impact.
In a nutshell: you help turn Proximus into a technological frontrunner by unleashing the power of data.
Your impact
1. Lead a Centre of Excellence of 40+ data experts, organized across four sub‑teams.
2. Implement actionable governance policies and data frameworks aligned with architectural vision and business priorities
3. Translate complex concepts into practical processes that empower business teams while securing compliance with GDPR, ISO, NIS2 and the AI Act
4. Own and evolve our digital analytics tools (Adobe Analytics, ContentSquare)
5. Grow and maintain complex IT architectures that support Data Governance & Data Quality capabilities, aligned with the broader IT ecosystem and IT Unit guidelines.
6. Drive company‑wide programs by aligning a broad range of stakeholders around Proximus’ strategic objectives ( Data Catalogue, Corporate Data Migrations)
7. Partner with Digital, Cybersecurity, Architecture and Program Management to embed digital analytics, governance and quality‑by‑design principles into methodologies and corporate tools
8. Design and execute multi‑year roadmaps that balance staffing and financial considerations with stakeholder expectations
9. Spot opportunities — large or small — to improve data governance and quality across IT and business teams, and mobilize teams to turn these opportunities into value
10. Develop training plans and documentation to support knowledge sharing and adherence to best practices across Proximus
11. Represent the Centres of Excellence in various committees, engaging confidently with diverse profiles from experts to top management
12. As a valued member of the Data leadership team, contribute to the overall data strategy, roadmap and objectives
Your Profile
Your profile
13. A Master’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business or a related field
14. 7+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management or related domains
15. 5+ years of experience leading teams, nurturing an inclusive and empowering work environment
16. Strong understanding of data governance, privacy principles, data quality processes and the lifecycle of data pipelines (ideation → development → deployment → maintenance)
17. A strategic mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills across business and IT
18. Proven experience in cross‑functional collaboration, influencing without formal authority and constructively challenging to build buy‑in
19. Familiarity with modern data platforms and tools (Collibra, Cloudera, Microsoft Azure, Adobe Analytics)
20. Fluency in French or Dutch, and fluency in English
What do we offer you?
21. We are 100% Belgian. So we make decisions in three languages. And all at the same time if you like!
22. We are open to everyone: M, W, X, and in fact all the other letters of the alphabet.
23. We encourage personal growth. At the Proximus Academy, you won't even want to miss a session.
24. We are, of course, committed to sustainability. What else did you think?
25. We firmly believe that working together is important, but that having fun together is even more so. That is why we regularly organise fun activities. (Please let us know if you have a talent for playing Santa Claus!)
26. We believe in responsibility. Also in yours. For example, you can take it to launch your own initiatives.
27. We put our customers first. And because we are all customers somewhere, you already know what that means. That’s good.
28. And the ever-important work-life balance? We keep it in the right place.
Naturally we have a competitive salary package for you. Click (or apply) to discover what else we offer.