IT Manager (Infrastructure and Cloud)

In Materialise’s Staff department, we believe that meaningful impact starts with people and their expertise. If you’re passionate about shaping a strong, effective, and forward-looking organization, you’ll love being a part of this team. Through the knowledge and dedication of these teams, we’re creating value every day and building the foundation for long-term success.

At Materialise, we are dedicated to delivering reliable, scalable, and secure systems that empower our business and stakeholders to grow and innovate. Our Global IT Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure team, composed of approximately 20 talented professionals, is at the heart of this mission. The team is responsible for managing Materialise’s global IT infrastructure, safeguarding data, and providing robust platforms for our DevOps engineers.

Job description

We are currently seeking a motivated manager to lead the DevOps Tools Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering teams. In this role, you will act as both a people manager and a functional leader, guiding your team to success while driving technical projects to completion. You will work closely with business stakeholders and IT management to set a consistent technical direction and identify opportunities to leverage new technologies for organizational success.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of skilled engineers
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team
• Collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to align efforts and achieve shared goals
• Oversee incident response processes, ensuring timely resolution and thorough root cause analysis
• Define and execute strategies related to SRE and DTE technologies, aligning with IT management and business stakeholders
• Manage and oversee the team’s budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness while meeting project and operational goals
• Manage and prioritize SRE and DTE-related projects, ensuring clear scope, on-time delivery, and collaboration with cross-functional teams Your profile

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Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, DevOps, or related fields
• 2+ years of managerial experience, with a proven track record of leading technical teams

Technical skills:

• Strong understanding of cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premise infrastructure (Windows, Linux, Active Directory, M365, Storage, Backup, etc.)
• Knowledge of DevOps concepts and implementation strategies, including CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies
• In-depth knowledge of DevOps practices such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible, as well as version control systems like Git
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools to ensure system reliability and performance
• Experience implementing and managing automated testing frameworks in a DevOps environment

Leadership:

• Proven ability to lead and grow high-performing technical teams
• Strong skills in people management, fostering both individual and team development

Project management and strategic management

• Experience managing and delivering technical projects, with a focus on system reliability, scalability, and performance improvements
• Strategic mindset with the ability to define and execute plans that align with organizational priorities

Communication:

• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Fluency in English

What’s waiting for you

Work that matters

The technology we build at Materialise pushes the boundaries. You’ll find pride in building something that matters, whether you designed it, printed it, or shipped it. No matter your role, we unlock new possibilities to build a better and healthier world every day.

At Materialise, we expect you to think about the customer, not just the task. You push for better solutions and care about the difference your work makes.

A people-centered space

When you join Materialise, you join a group of colleagues invested in you, not just your work. From your own team to a department across the world, you’ll find a sense of belonging with people who help without being asked, challenge you, and have your back.

At the same time, we expect you to invest in the people around you — not just your own work — to make the group stronger than the sum of its parts.

An environment of trust

As a company of innovators, we know how crucial autonomy is in your work. When we hire you, we trust in your expertise, giving you space to organize your tasks, work flexibly, and make your own calls.

At Materialise, we expect you to deliver on that trust and keep your commitments.

A career ready to build

When you see opportunities for your career to grow at Materialise, we encourage you to go for them. People shape a fulfilling career at their own pace here.

At Materialise, we expect you to take initiative in your own development. Don’t wait for someone else to plan your career. Step into the space and make it count.

Make a difference in our Staff department.