Senior Project Manager – Biometric Identity Systems

Our client, a leading organization in the public safety sector, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the modernization of their biometric identification systems. This role focuses on coordinating internal and external application developments to enhance national identification capabilities through advanced physical characteristic data processing and platform integration.

• Coordinate the development, integration, and deployment of application solutions within a large-scale identity management program.
• Supervise internal development teams and external service providers to ensure the delivery of forensic expertise modules.
• Manage technical and functional dependencies between various integrated systems and existing national databases.
• Ensure interoperability between investigation management platforms and international reporting systems.
• Collaborate with technical architects to maintain architectural standards and technological orientations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project milestones, consolidated schedules, and quality control processes for external procurement contracts.
• Produce periodic reporting and performance dashboards for stakeholders and program management.

• 8+ years of experience in project management and coordinating multi-stakeholder programs.
• 3+ years of experience with information systems architecture, business applications, and complex system integration.
• You possess a solid background in Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
• You bring experience with software lifecycle management including testing, validation, and software acceptance processes.
• You have proficiency in collaboration and management tools such as Jira, Open Project, and GitLab.
• You possess the ability to lead heterogeneous teams and manage priorities in high-pressure environments.
• You bring strong analytical skills and the capacity to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• You are proactive, solution-oriented, and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• You are fluent in English with active knowledge of Dutch or French.

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience working within the public safety or judicial sector.
• Knowledge of service-oriented and event-driven architectures.
• Passive knowledge of French or Dutch.

• Start date: 02/11/2026
• Duration: 2 months
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid with teleworking permitted
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers