Skills

Decision-making Risk Mitigation

Job Specifications

Our client, a key player in the European energy landscape, is seeking a strategic expert to lead their digital infrastructure transformation. This role focuses on developing a comprehensive data center strategy to support the transition to a hybrid cloud environment while ensuring the resilience of critical real-time operational systems. A high-impact opportunity to shape the future of energy infrastructure through advanced technical and financial planning.

Develop a comprehensive data center strategy aligned with business objectives and hybrid cloud transition goals.
Evaluate and compare infrastructure scenarios including co-location, new builds, and edge computing for substation technology.
Conduct detailed cost-benefit analyses and risk mitigation strategies for all proposed infrastructure models.
Define redundancy, resiliency, and disaster recovery approaches for high-availability IT environments.
Analyze the impact of network topology on data center locations and associated investments.
Translate complex technical requirements into strategic roadmaps and financial plans for executive decision-making.

What are we looking for?

8+ years of experience in data center strategy development and implementation, including co-location and hybrid models.
5+ years of experience writing and evaluating Request For Proposals (RFP) for critical infrastructure.
Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, specifically hybrid cloud and sovereign cloud solutions.
Advanced knowledge of edge computing, virtual substation technology, and network backbone design.
You bring a strong understanding of resilience requirements for critical IT applications in real-time operational environments.
You possess skilled expertise in cost-benefit analysis, risk mitigation, and phased implementation planning.
You have exceptional ability to structure and present complex information for executive-level stakeholders.
You're self-driven and capable of working independently while maintaining alignment with internal teams.
You are fluent in English with native level French or Dutch.

Nice to Haves

Experience with AI-driven application infrastructure requirements.
Knowledge of complex energy system trends and evolving utility landscape requirements.

What do we offer?

Start date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months (extension possible)
Work regime: Full-time
Location: Schaerbeek
Working model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite per week)
Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers

About the Company

Pauwels Consulting is a Belgian consultancy firm with more than 1500 experts in engineering, life sciences and IT. We staff, manage and execute projects for leading organizations in Belgium, France, The Netherlands and beyond. Experts in Engineering, Life Sciences and IT Our Engineering team helps organizations in the (petro)chemical, civil engineering, industrial production, energy and transport businesses with the design, supervision, support and execution of long-term projects. We are particularly active in the fields o... Know more