FEL260731P2B1: Commercial Data & AI Lead (Brussels, 60% Remote, 12+ months, ASAP)

joyIT Recruiting GmbH
Contact person: joyIT Recruiting GmbH
Brüssel,  Belgium
60% remoteFreelanceStart date 8/2026Duration 12 months100% workload
Energy IndustryProduct OwnerArtificial IntelligenceBusiness IntelligenceBusiness Intelligence DevelopmentData GovernanceData ManagementData ModelingData QualityDigitizationData IntelligencePython (Programming Language)Machine LearningMicrosoft Business IntelligencePredictive AnalyticsMicrosoft Power BISmart DataAzure Machine LearningSQL DatabasesBusiness Intelligence Development StudioData ScienceSQL Server Business IntelligenceData StrategyData AnalyticsAWS Data AnalyticsData ManagementAzure Data Analytics

Description

For one of our clients in the European energy sector, we are looking for an experienced Commercial Data & AI Lead to drive the development of advanced analytics, AI solutions, and commercial data platforms within a highly international environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy combining business strategy, data engineering, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to create measurable business value.

Your Responsibilities
Data Platform & Analytics
  • Own and continuously evolve the Commercial Data Warehouse and analytics ecosystem.
  • Drive development of dashboards, reports and decision-support tools using Power BI and Azure technologies.
  • Translate business challenges into scalable data solutions that deliver measurable value.
  • Coordinate development activities between business teams, ICT and external technology partners supporting a critical 24/7 infrastructure.
  • Deliver commercial insights, performance analyses and executive reporting to senior management, the Management Committee and Board of Directors.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Act as Product Owner of the Azure-based Business Analytics & AI platform.
  • Define and execute the roadmap for new AI capabilities, advanced analytics solutions and intelligent automation opportunities.
  • Own and further develop Machine Learning Auction Prediction models, improving forecasting accuracy and commercial decision making.
  • Identify, evaluate and implement innovative AI use cases that optimize existing business processes and unlock new business value.
  • Collaborate with internal experts, external partners and academic institutions to bring cutting-edge analytics and AI solutions into production.
Data Strategy & Governance
  • Lead the Data Operating Plan and help shape the company's long-term data and AI strategy.
  • Establish clear governance, ownership and documentation across the data landscape.
  • Champion data quality, reliability and continuous improvement across all business processes.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance, security, access management and audit requirements.
  • Support the evolution of the Azure data platform, including architecture, security, monitoring and integration capabilities.

Required Skills
  • Proven experience in one or more of the following:
  • Data Analytics
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Data Governance
  • Data Quality
  • Data Security
  • Access Management
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical data solutions
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Machine Learning frameworks
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with Power BI
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Economics, or a comparable quantitative discipline

Project Details
  • Start: 03.08.2026
  • Duration: 12 months (extension possible)
  • Workload: Full-time
  • Location: Brussels, Bruges or UK, Hybrid (1-2 days/week on-site)
  • Preferred Location: Belgium
  • Travel: Occasional travel between Belgium and UK may be required

Next Steps
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Please apply only if you are professionally qualified for the position and your rate expectations match the project.

We look forward to your application!
Your joyIT Team.

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