Project & Program Management JP054857

Senior IT Project & Program Manager | Public Sector | Brussels

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior IT Project & Program Manager to lead and deliver strategic projects and transformation initiatives within a major public-sector organisation in Brussels.

This role requires a strong, hands-on Project Manager with extensive experience in project and programme governance, change management, risk management, resource management and strategic portfolio prioritisation.

Your Responsibilities

Project & Programme Management

• Lead projects from initiation through to successful delivery and closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and planning in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including resource, risk, communication and quality plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, timelines, budget and quality standards.
• Monitor progress and coordinate actions required to keep projects on track.
• Ensure alignment between project delivery, business needs and organisational priorities.

Stakeholder Management

• Gather, analyse and formalise business and user requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with sponsors, management, clients, business teams and technical teams.
• Organise and facilitate project meetings, steering committees and workshops.
• Support decision-making and ensure follow-up of agreed actions.

Resource, Risk & Change Management

• Plan and coordinate internal and external project resources.
• Identify, analyse and manage project risks, assumptions and dependencies.
• Define and implement mitigation and action plans.
• Manage change requests and assess their impact on budget, timelines and scope.
• Support organisational and business change throughout transformation initiatives.

Governance, Reporting & Portfolio Management

• Monitor key project indicators, including planning, budget, quality, risks and benefits.
• Prepare clear reporting for sponsors and senior management.
• Manage financial reporting and project budgets.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and decision traceability.
• Support strategic project portfolio prioritisation and governance.
• Contribute to the development and operation of organisational PMO capabilities, at both strategic and operational levels.

Continuous Improvement

• Apply established project and programme management methodologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and project governance.
• Conduct lessons learned and share best practices across project teams.
• Support and improve Plan–Build–Run governance and delivery models.

Required Experience & Skills

We are looking for a senior professional with strong experience in:

• 15+ years of experience in Project and Programme Management.
• Change Management – Expert level.
• Project & Programme Governance / Continuous Improvement – Expert level.
• Resource Management – Expert level.
• Risk Management – Expert level.
• Financial Reporting – Advanced level.
• Experience in Plan–Build–Run environments.
• Experience supporting senior management and steering committees with strategic decision-making and portfolio prioritisation.
• Confirmed experience in public-sector transformation projects.
• Experience establishing and managing a PMO at organisational level, both strategically and operationally.

Certifications

Relevant certifications are highly desirable, including:

• PRINCE2
• PMP / PMI
• Equivalent Project Management certifications
• Scaled Agile certification
• Change Management certification, such as ADKAR or equivalent

Languages

French – Native or Bilingual Proficiency
English – Full Professional Proficiency
Dutch – Professional Working Proficiency

Contract Details

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Work model: Hybrid
Minimum on-site presence: 2 days per week
Start date: 15 September 2026
End date: 31 May 2027
Duration: 9 months
Workload: Full-time
Daily rate: €800–€920

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Senior IT Project & Program Manager with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in governance, public-sector transformation, PMO, change management and strategic portfolio management.