Lead and Build a Cloud Business Unit and help customers with their Cloud transformations
We’re looking for a leader with both strategic vision and technical expertise in Azure to head our new cloud business unit. If you’re excited about building a team from the ground up and want to remain actively involved in cloud projects, this is the role for you.
About Us
We are a consultancy of 80 professionals in Belgium (Leuven and Ghent), supported by a larger network of over 2000 experts across Europe, particularly in the Nordics. We work with clients across various sectors, and now we’re seeking a Business Unit (BU) Lead to shape and grow a cloud-focused team. Currently small, the cloud team is in its early stages, and you will play a key role in its development, both strategically and operationally.
YOUR ROLE
As The Business Unit Lead, You Will
- Set the Vision and Strategy: Define the direction of the cloud unit, develop business plans, and ensure the team’s growth aligns with financial goals. You will oversee P&L and work with the sales team to drive business development.
- Build and Shape the Team: Recruit and mentor new team members, together with a people lead, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. You’ll have the freedom to shape the cloud unit’s strategy as it grows.
- Expertise: Even in this leadership role, you’ll continue sharing your cloud expertise with customers, but more from an initiating, high level approach
- Drive Cloud Solutions: Oversee the delivery of cloud projects, ensuring they meet client needs, and lead presales activities to support the sales team in securing new opportunities.
- Collaborate and Engage: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the managing director and sales team, as well as with clients and partners to deliver impactful cloud solutions.
YOUR PROFILE
- Experience in leading teams or business units, with responsibility for P&L and strategy.
- Deep knowledge of Azure cloud services, architecture, security, and migrations, with a hands-on approach to project delivery.
- The ability to balance leadership responsibilities with staying technically involved and billable.
- Strong business development and client relationship skills, with the ability to support presales and project delivery.
- Fluency in Dutch and French, and a good command of English.
- A collaborative and growth-oriented leadership style, with a passion for building teams and driving success.
What We Offer
- Autonomy: You’ll have the freedom to shape and lead the cloud unit with full responsibility for its direction and strategy.
- Hands-On Leadership: Continue to work on cloud projects yourself while leading the business unit, maintaining your technical expertise.
- Nordic-Inspired Culture: Our work environment is built on trust, responsibility, and flexibility, influenced by our Nordic roots and combined with Belgian culture.
- Growth Opportunities: Work on impactful projects for major clients, and enjoy the chance to grow your role as the cloud team expands.
- Work-Life Balance: We prioritize a healthy balance between work and personal life, with flexible working arrangements and benefits tailored to your needs.
At Solita, we pride ourselves on fostering a human and easygoing culture where people genuinely care about one another. Trust and autonomy are at the heart of everything we do, empowering individuals to take responsibility while enjoying the freedom to grow in their own way. We believe in creating a supportive and balanced work environment where collaboration and personal well-being come first.
JOIN US
If you're ready to lead a business unit, build a team from the ground up, and remain hands-on with cloud projects, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us about yourself and your background in your own words. Unfortunately, currently we can’t offer relocation for candidates outside the Benelux area.
Our recruitment consists two rounds of interviews where you will meet our team and learn more about working at Solita.
We have an attractive compensation package, incl company car or mobility budget, net allowance, meal vouchers, mobile phone + subscription, hospitalization insurance and Group insurance. We also have a cafetariaplan to optimize your cash, including bike leasing, IT assets, smartwatches, pension reimboursement and childcare reimboursement. We also offer mental healthcare via Auntie and Alan.
For more information: please reach out to Liese Hennus: [email protected] . For applications you can use the link below.
