Senior Project Manager – Building IT & Physical Security Systems

Our client, a major organization in the public transport and infrastructure sector, is seeking an experienced professional to lead critical IT and physical security projects. This role oversees the end-to-end delivery of Building IT Systems, coordinating diverse stakeholders to ensure high-quality implementations within complex enterprise environments.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Building IT Systems projects from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate technical and operational stakeholders to manage physical security implementations, including video surveillance and access control.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies according to organizational standards.
• Manage project budgets and governance processes, providing recommendations for adjustments when necessary.
• Facilitate executive-level communication through Steering Committees and regular status reporting to senior leadership.
• Oversee public procurement and tendering processes, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Define non-functional requirements for the operational phase to ensure successful service transition and support.

• 15+ years of professional experience within IT environments.
• 10+ years of project management experience delivering complex, multi-stream technology projects.
• 10+ years of experience with physical security systems, specifically in domains such as video surveillance, fire detection, intrusion detection, or access control.
• You bring proven experience in public procurement, tendering, and contractual governance within a public sector context.
• You possess deep knowledge of enterprise platforms, cloud services, network services, and workplace solutions.
• You have demonstrated expertise in risk management, dependency mapping, and structured project planning.
• You're experienced in managing projects involving at least five different IT delivery teams and multiple external partners.
• You're skilled in stakeholder management and executive communications, including the preparation of decision papers.
• You are fluent in Dutch, French, and English, with C1 level in Dutch or French and at least B2 level in the remaining languages.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with workplace transformation and endpoint management technologies.
• Knowledge of infrastructure services and collaboration platforms.
• Willingness to support projects across different operational divisions as priorities evolve.

• Start date: 03/08/2026
• Duration: project until 31/12/2026
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days on-site)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers