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Senior Program Manager – Digital Strategy & Governance

Digital
(Project) Management
Advanced (5+)
Location
Saint-Gilles, Brussels-Capital
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client, a major player in the infrastructure and transport sector, is looking for a professional to oversee the transversal management of digital programs. The role focuses on providing an integrated vision and aligned planning across multiple projects to maximize business value and minimize silos.

Responsibilities

  • Define the governance structure including committees, reporting frameworks, milestones, and dependency mapping.
  • Establish and maintain the global program roadmap, including macro-planning and consolidated budgeting.
  • Ensure continuous alignment between project delivery and the overarching strategic objectives.
  • Monitor program-level risks, costs, and performance metrics to ensure financial control.
  • Facilitate collaboration between business units and IT teams to support structured decision-making.
  • Lead organizational change management and coordinate communication initiatives across the program.
  • Optimize governance processes and document best practices and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • You have 8+ years of experience in managing large-scale digital programs and complex governance structures.
  • You bring 8+ years of expertise in budget management and macro-planning at the program level.
  • You possess 3+ years of experience in transversal stakeholder management within multi-directional environments.
  • You have 2+ years of experience consolidating different business models into a single digital solution.
  • You're experienced in collaborating with specialized IT teams and defining a program vision.
  • You're proactive, demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, and are skilled in professional communication.
  • You are fluent in Dutch or French at C2 level, with at least B1 level in the other national language and English.

Nice to Haves

  • In-depth understanding of the IT context and challenges within the infrastructure sector.

Offer

  • Start date: 03/05/2026
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers

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