Senior PMO Project Manager – ICT & Infrastructure

Our client, a leading organization in the public infrastructure sector, is seeking a Senior PMO Project Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of IT applications and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on steering agile development teams, ensuring project quality, and optimizing project management processes from concept to final delivery.

• Define and plan projects in collaboration with stakeholders, including resource allocation and tool refinement.
• Manage the delivery of project results within agreed timeframes, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Lead and coach IT development teams using Agile methodologies to ensure operational excellence.
• Provide professional support to application owners throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept to realization.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with internal quality standards, security regulations, and public procurement legislation.
• Report on project progress, risks, and results to management to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Facilitate the transfer of project results to the organization to ensure sustainable implementation and continuity.

• You have 8+ years of experience as a project leader in infrastructure or software development projects.
• You bring 8+ years of experience in facilitating and coaching IT teams while driving continuous process improvements.
• You possess 4+ years of experience coordinating and monitoring a portfolio of bespoke IT projects within Agile environments.
• You have proven experience managing AI project tracks and implementing ISO27k or NIS2 security standards.
• You're experienced in Public Procurement (Overheidsopdrachten) and ITIL frameworks.
• You have expert knowledge of project management methodologies such as Prince2 or PMBok, ideally supported by certification.
• You're proficient in using project management tools such as MS Project and MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint).
• You have experience with risk and issue management techniques.
• You're proactive, take initiative, and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility.
• You are fluent in Dutch at a C2 level.

Nice to Haves

• 3+ years of experience working within the Flemish Government.
• Certification in Prince2.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 3 years (with potential for annual extension)
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (remote work possible)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers