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Senior Program Manager – Infrastructure & Development

Digital
(Project) Management
Bachelor
Expert (10+)
Location
Antwerp, Antwerp
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client, a leading organization in the maritime and infrastructure sector, is seeking a seasoned professional to lead large-scale programs. This role involves steering complex interdependencies across various technical projects to ensure strategic alignment and optimal resource utilization.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a portfolio of technical infrastructure and development projects to ensure cohesive program delivery.
  • Manage program-level interdependencies and optimize content-related links between individual projects.
  • Apply rigorous project management techniques including risk, issue, and change management.
  • Lead technical environments and provide expert knowledge transfer on project management standards.
  • Implement and steer program methodologies to maintain high delivery quality and efficiency.
  • Liaise with diverse stakeholders to communicate progress and manage strategic expectations.

Requirements

  • You bring 15+ years of experience in technical infrastructure or development project environments.
  • You possess 10+ years of experience leading and guiding projects with total budgets exceeding 1,000 K EUR.
  • You have 8+ years of experience as a Program Manager steering complex technical programs.
  • You bring 8+ years of experience working with SAP.
  • You have 5+ years of experience applying project management tools for risk and issue management.
  • You possess experience working with HRIS platforms.
  • You have knowledge of PM methodologies such as Prince2 or PMBok.
  • You have experience with program management methodologies such as MSP, Agile, or Scrum.
  • You're familiar with ITIL processes and frameworks.
  • You are native in Dutch (CEFR C2).

Nice to Haves

  • Experience working within the public sector.
  • Professional certification in Prince2, PMBok, or MSP.
  • Background in customer-oriented communication through specific training.

Offer

  • Start date: 12/10/2026
  • Duration: until 31/12/2027
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Location: Antwerp
  • Working model: Hybrid
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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