Project Leader for Life Information Systems Division

For a client, we are seeking a Project Leader for the Life Information Systems division. This role involves leading various projects related to underwriting applications and claims management systems. The candidate will work with a Microfocus mainframe emulator in Windows, utilizing programming languages such as Cobol and .NET, and various frontend technologies.

Project Details:

• Start Date: asap
• Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
• Location: Brussels center, 2 days/week on-site and 3 days/week teleworking

Responsibilities:

• Organize project governance, including stakeholders, resources, and communication plans.
• Manage and challenge business requirements in collaboration with architects and business teams.
• Coordinate architecture activities and outputs.
• Set up project budget and roadmap.
• Follow progress of developments and report on progress, timing, scope, quality, and budget.
• Anticipate risks and issues, proposing actions to tackle them.
• Communicate proactively with all stakeholders.
• Stimulate collaboration and skill development within project teams.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Master in Engineering, Computer Sciences, Sciences, or equivalent.
• Experience: 5-8 years of confirmed experience in managing IT projects, particularly on the application side. Experience with projects exceeding 1000 Mandays is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Methodologies: Experience with Prince-2 project management and waterfall methodology (Agile/Scrum is a plus).

Desired Skills:

• Insurance service experience.
• Data Warehouse (DWH) experience.
• Test management principles.
• Business analyst experience.

Language Proficiency:

• English: Good (Speaking, Reading, Writing)
• Dutch: Fluent (Speaking, Reading, Writing) or Basic
• French: Fluent (Speaking, Reading, Writing) or Basic

Personal Skills:

• Strong communication skills adaptable to different audiences.
• Methodical, structured, and proactive.
• Self-driven and result-oriented with attention to quality and details.
• Dynamic, analytical, and synthetic thinker.
• Quick learner and client-oriented.
• Strong active listening skills and ability to be to the point.

This role requires a solution-driven candidate with strong leadership skills to manage firm timelines and bring together teams from various disciplines.