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The client is implementing a multi-year digital transformation programme to modernise its IT and Data environment, improve business processes and strengthen internal capabilities. 

The programme is orchestrated by the Head of Transformation (Digital Strategy Manager), supported by IT, Data and PMO Managers, a Business Partner / Functional Analyst and an Architecture Review Board (ARB). 

In this context, the client is seeking the services of an experienced “Senior Project Manager – Digital Transformation & Delivery “ to lead complex transformation projects, ensure their successful delivery and contribute to the execution of the overall transformation roadmap, working closely with business and operational teams. 

Mission 

Lead and deliver complex digital transformation projects while contributing to the overall execution of the transformation roadmap. 

• Manage multiple projects from initiation to operational handover. 

• Ensure delivery within agreed scope, budget, quality and timelines. 

• Coordinate business, IT, Data teams and external suppliers. 

• Manage risks, dependencies, resources and conflicting priorities. 

• Anticipate issues, propose solutions and escalate when necessary. 

• Collaborate with operational managers, PMO, Business Partner and ARB. 

• Ensure clear reporting and compliance with programme governance. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery. 

• Apply the PMO methodology and approach                                 

Profile 

• Minimum 10 years of experience in complex IT project management. 

• Proven digital transformation delivery experience. 

• Experience managing multiple projects in matrix organisations. 

• Strong business and IT understanding. 

• Public-sector experience is an asset. 

• We will place particular emphasis on the following key soft skills: 

• High professional maturity, autonomy and sound judgement: Ability to take ownership, act independently and demonstrate leadership while respecting defined roles, responsibilities, decision-making authority and governance boundaries. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and conflict management: Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively, manage disagreements with confidence and authority, and build effective working relationships without overstepping responsibilities or creating unnecessary conflicts. 

• The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership within their mandate, while fully respecting the authority and accountability of other managers and governance bodies. 

• Leadership without hierarchical authority. 

• Pragmatic, structured, solution-oriented and accountable. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management. 

Languages

• Dutch Level   Limited working proficiency

• English Level   Professional working proficiency

• French Level   Full professional proficiency

Questions Max 500 characters / answer

• Have you personally managed at least two complex digital transformation projects from initiation to deployment?

• Describe a situation where you managed several concurrent projects with shared resources and dependencies. How did you manage priorities, dependencies and delivery commitments?

• Do you commit to working on site in Brussels at least three days per week throughout the assignment?

• Describe a difficult situation with a senior stakeholder or operational manager. How did you handle it and what was the outcome?

• Have you independently resolved a major delivery issue while respecting established management responsibilities and escalation procedures?

• Have you worked within a transformation programme involving a PMO, operational IT/Data managers and architecture governance?

• Give an example of reporting or a decision recommendation you prepared for senior management or a steering committee. What was your approach?

Locations

• Main address- 1000 Bruxelles

• Remote option Hybrid

Skills

• AgileLevel   Nice to have   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• Business Process ManagementLevel   Advanced   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• CloudLevel   Advanced   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• Cloud/transformation TransformationLevel   Advanced   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• Digital TransformationLevel   Advanced   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• IT Project ExperienceLevel   Advanced   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• ITILLevel   Nice to have   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• matrix leadershipLevel   Advanced   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• Prince 2/PMI certificationLevel   Nice to have   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• program managementLevel   Intermediate   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• Public Sector ExperienceLevel   Intermediate   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• Risk ManagementLevel   Advanced   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• Stakeholder ManagementLevel   Expert   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago

• Transformation Programme DeliveryLevel   Intermediate   Most recent experience   1 to 3 years ago