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Senior Project Manager – IT Transformation & System Delivery

Digital
(Project) Management
Senior (7+)
Location
Bruges, West Flanders
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client is seeking a seasoned professional to lead a strategic IT transformation program focused on large-scale system modernization. This role involves driving the delivery of business-critical initiatives and managing multiple teams within a complex, multifaceted organizational environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end delivery of a strategic IT transformation program.
  • Lead and coach two project teams of varying sizes to ensure qualitative and timely results.
  • Oversee project planning, scope, budget, and deadlines while proactively mitigating risks.
  • Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technical development teams.
  • Challenge business requirements and technical estimations to optimize project outcomes.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies and support sprint planning in a hybrid project leadership capacity.
  • Navigate complex decision-making processes and manage diverse stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

  • You bring 8+ years of experience in IT project management within software development environments.
  • You have a proven track record working in large-scale, complex enterprise or public sector organizations.
  • You possess extensive experience in end-to-end delivery of business-critical software projects.
  • You bring deep knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • You have experience leading, coaching, and motivating multidisciplinary teams.
  • You possess strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at various levels.
  • You're proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable challenging both business and technical viewpoints.
  • You are fluent in Dutch with professional proficiency in English.

Nice to Haves

  • Knowledge of Azure cloud environments.

Offer

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duration: Long-term project
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Location: Brugge
  • Working model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite on Wednesdays and Fridays)
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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