For a client we are seeking a Senior Program Manager

Project Duration: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension.
Location: Brussel.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Program Manager to guide the IT organization in achieving its strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in overseeing complex programs and will be responsible for ensuring that IT programs are value-driven.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

Monitor strategic objectives and benefits to be achieved.
Translate the value of IT programs into benefits & KPIs through a benefit map approach.
Create an overview of longer-term capacity needs based on generic profiles.
Set up a financial framework for uniform allocation and monitoring of budgets or financial resources.
Define and assess the impact of possible changes on the organization.
Plan different phases with an overview of initiatives, dependencies, risks, and assumptions.
Establish clear roles & responsibilities with associated governance.
Map and develop an approach to manage various stakeholders and provide reporting according to their needs.
Coordinate the program using a uniform methodology for the program and underlying projects.

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities

Promote project management activities through positive and constructive networks.
Develop consistent communication with different stakeholders.

Technical Profile Requirements

Higher education (Master or Bachelor) or equivalent through experience.
At least 5 years of experience in setting up and supervising programs.
Ability to oversee multiple projects and programs, managing substantive connections between them.
Applied experience within both waterfall and agile environments.
Demonstrable knowledge of MS Office (Powerpoint, Excel).
Very good knowledge of program management methodology (e.g., Benefit map, Program planning, stakeholder involvement, change management, capacity planning, risk & issue management).

Non-Technical Profile Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work on multiple simultaneous tasks with limited supervision.
Quick learner, motivated self-starter.
Result-oriented & customer-centric.
Structured/Organized.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills.
High accountability and team spirit values.
Very good coaching & training skills.

Language Proficiencies

Native French or Dutch + knowledge of the other language.
Good knowledge of English.

The focus of the assignment will be on Portfolio Management and Program Roadmap creation.

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