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Senior Program Manager – Governance & Portfolio Management

Digital
(Project) Management
Location
Etterbeek, Brussels-Capital
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client, a leading organization in the energy infrastructure sector, is looking for a Senior Program Manager to join their ICT department. The role focuses on designing and institutionalizing a sustainable governance and portfolio management framework to support a newly restructured division. The project involves establishing reporting structures and financial follow-up mechanisms to provide management with reliable visibility on project delivery and priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a consistent project and portfolio governance framework across the department.
  • Establish standardized reporting templates and portfolio management mechanisms for diverse business applications.
  • Consolidate project data into a department-wide view to track status, risks, dependencies, and milestones.
  • Develop executive-level dashboards and reporting frameworks to support leadership decision-making.
  • Centralize and coordinate financial tracking, including purchase order management and budget forecasting.
  • Support annual budget preparation and identify financial risks or optimization opportunities.

Requirements

  • You have 8+ years of experience in Program Management and PMO Leadership.
  • You bring extensive experience in governance design and IT portfolio management within complex organizations.
  • You possess a strong background in financial management, budgeting, and procurement processes.
  • You're proficient in structuring management reporting and performance dashboards.
  • You have a proven track record in stakeholder management at senior and executive levels.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience supporting Executive Committee communications.
  • Ability to drive organizational change and facilitate process adoption across teams.

Offer

  • Start date: 19/10/2026
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Location: Brussels
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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