(Senior) Site IT Project Manager

Location

Zwijnaarde

Working hours

Full-time

Contract Type

Permanent

Working area

R&D

Join the team

As a (Senior) Site IT Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring a reliable, secure and future ready IT environment for our BASF Agricultural Solutions entity in Belgium. You will oversee local IT operations, lead strategic IT projects and serve as the primary IT contact for site leadership and R&D teams at the different sites of BASF Agricultural Solutions Belgium (BASB). In this role, you will translate business needs into technical solutions, ensure seamless IT service delivery and contribute to the digital transformation of our research and operational environment.

Responsibilities

Local IT Operations:

Lead the local onsite IT support team, ensuring timely and effective workplace support, infrastructure maintenance and asset management.
Ensure system uptime and operational continuity of critical IT services.

Project Leadership:

Manage end‑to‑end delivery of BASB IT projects, including scope definition, planning, budgeting, execution, risk management and stakeholder communication.
Support partial IPO readiness.

Network & Infrastructure:

Design and lead the optimization and implementation of local and selected global network initiatives.
Ensure secure, stable and scalable network operations in line with BASF standards.
Safeguard availability and performance of essential IT systems and applications.

Cybersecurity:

Partner with the global BASF security organization to deploy and maintain cybersecurity controls.
Monitor compliance, support audits and lead local incident response and awareness initiatives

Stakeholder Management:

Act as the primary IT business partner for site management and R&D leadership, ensuring transparent communication on progress, risks and priorities.
Conduct workshops and training sessions to support adoption of new tools and ways of working.
Manage external IT service partners, ensuring contract adherence, service quality and timely delivery.

Governance & Reporting:

Provide regular updates to site leadership on IT project status, risks and mitigation measures.
Maintain accurate documentation to support governance and audit requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a scientific discipline with strong affinity for IT.
At least 10 years of experience in IT project management within complex environments, ideally in chemical, agricultural or research‑driven industries.
Experience managing local or remote IT support teams.
Solid knowledge of network architecture, firewalls, cybersecurity frameworks and cloud technologies.
Strong stakeholder management, communication and leadership capabilities.
Strategic and analytical mindset, combined with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement, service excellence and digital innovation.
Fluency in English and Dutch.

Benefits

A challenging role at the intersection of IT, science and operations.
The opportunity to shape the digital landscape of a key BASF site.
A supportive, high‑performing team environment.
Attractive compensation and benefits.
A good work-life balance
Continuous learning, development opportunities and long‑term career perspectives within BASF’s global IT organization.

Come join us in bringing the lab to the field

About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division

Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide enough healthy and affordable food for a rapidly growing population, while reducing environmental impacts. That’s why we are working with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We invest in a strong R&D pipeline, combining innovative thinking with practical action in the field. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. In 2023, our division generated sales of €10.1 billion.

For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or our social media channels.

Application process

1. Application

You found the job you like on our website. Time to hit that ‘apply’-button and let us know who you are through the application form.

2. First encounter

We are intrigued by your application and call you immediately. At this point you can expect questions like: What motivates you? And what are your skills?

3. Interview

The call went great! So here you are, ready for your interview with HR and a hiring manager. We want to know more of your story and of course, you can ask about our story as well.

4. Contract

Welcome to our team. When can you start? So we can everything ready for your first day. You know, computer, paperwork, cake, balloons …

5. Onboarding

We welcome you with open arms and get you up and running. Including our eye-opening bootscamp, from the lab to the field.