SnowWorld Group - Europe's leading operator of indoor ski resorts and leisure destinations is a fast-growing organisation with 12 locations spread across 5 countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany and the United Kingdom).

We are looking for an international, innovative Technical Director for our entire group.

Purpose of the position

The Technical Director provides a technical vision of the organization and leads and directs the technical teams to realize the development and implementation of innovative solutions.

The role ensures achieving sustainable growth, delivering technology solutions that not only support current operational needs, but also lay the foundation for future growth and success.

Job description

Leadership and Guidance of Technical Teams

• Leading, motivating, and developing technical teams, including setting clear goals and expectations
• Creating an environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• Delegating tasks and projects based on the expertise and development needs of team members

 

Development of Technical Strategies and Roadmaps

• Establishing a long-term technological vision that aligns with business objectives
• Developing strategic technology development roadmaps to ensure continued growth and competitive advantage
• Identifying and integrating new technologies and processes that can improve business performance

 

Achieving and ensuring Technical Excellence and uniformity/standardization

• Maintaining high quality standards for all products and services
• Regularly assessing and optimizing existing technologies and architectures to improve efficiency, safety, and performance
• Ensuring the implementation of best practices in software development and technical management

 

Risk and Crisis Management

• Proactively identifying and reducing technical risks
• Developing and implementing effective crisis management plans for technological emergencies

 

Budget and Resource Management

• Managing the technical budget, including allocating resources for projecten, R&D and personnel
• Optimizing the allocation of technical resources to efficiently support business objectives

 

Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Effectively communicating the technology strategy and progress to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborating with other directors to ensure that technology solutions support and strengthen business processes
• Serving as the technical point of contact for senior management, guests, and external partners

 

Innovation and research

• Leading research and development activities to create innovative solutions that drive business growth.
• Keeping up with the latest technology trends and applying this knowledge to drive the organization forward.

 

The Technical Director is part of the senior management team and has an advisory role towards General Managers of the SnowWorld venues.

 

The head office of SnowWorld is located in the town of Roosendaal in the Netherlands.

 

What we ask

• 7+ years of experience in a technical senior leadership role
• Expertise with cooling installations
• WO or HBO bachelor's degree in a technical direction, or similar
• Experience with a multi-country or regional function
• Experience in a multi-location company
• Experience in a company in a scale-up or fast-growing organization
• Good command of the Dutch and English language in word and writing.
• Proficiency in the German and/or French language is an advantage

How to apply for this career opportunity?
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