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Senior Project Manager – Cloud & HPC Infrastructure

Digital
(Project) Management
Master
Senior (7+)
Location
Leuven, Flemish Brabant
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client is a leading organization focused on shaping future technologies through advanced computing and infrastructure initiatives. They are seeking an expert to lead complex project lifecycles, bridging the gap between research stakeholders and technical execution teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and manage integrated project plans including scope, deliverables, budget, and resource allocation.
  • Lead high-impact projects involving cloud services, high-performance computing (HPC) platforms, and secure compute environments.
  • Act as the primary coordinator for research stakeholders, architects, security teams, and external partners.
  • Manage infrastructure modernization, system integrations, and large-scale migration initiatives.
  • Establish agreements regarding service ownership, support responsibilities, and operational models.
  • Identify and mitigate delivery risks while ensuring adherence to quality and acceptance criteria.

Requirements

  • You have 8+ years of experience managing complex Cloud, Infrastructure, Datacenter, or HPC projects.
  • You possess a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
  • You're able to translate between research needs and technical, security, and operational requirements.
  • You bring advanced skills in project planning, organization, and outcome-oriented risk management.
  • You possess the technical understanding of secure environments necessary to challenge plans and coordinate specialists.
  • You are fluent in English with a good level of Dutch.

Nice to Haves

  • 8+ years of experience with Cloud adoption, platform modernization, or compute-intensive environments.
  • Previous experience working in highly secure infrastructure environments.

Offer

  • Start date: 2026-11-01
  • Duration: 1 year (with extension)
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Working model: Hybrid with 3 days onsite presence required
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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