Our client is looking for a Senior IT Data Project Manager/ Program Manager (API Development) to oversee one or more projects.
You will manage IT infrastructure projects, such as developing APIs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery, and alignment with business goals.
This role requires close collaboration with internal departments and calls for strong project management skills with a technical foundation.
What You'll Be Doing 🛠️
You'll manage end-to-end delivery of one or more projects—developing APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), tools that let different systems communicate.
APIs are used for:
Connecting front-end and back-end systems
Integrating third-party services
Automating processes
Primary Responsibilities
📋 Prepare and maintain project plans
⏳ Ensure on-time, on-budget, within-scope delivery
🧑⚖️ Prepare SteerCo presentations and ensure governance
📅 Define timelines and milestones
⚠️ Manage risks and issues
🧩 Clarify scope and technical synergies
✅ Ensure compliance with standards and best practices
👥 Lead internal teams and/or external contractors
💡 Proactively propose technical solutions and innovations
📈 Report progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders
🧩 Secondary Responsibilities
🌐 Promote project management through networking
📣 Ensure effective stakeholder communication
🤝 Handle conflict resolution (technical & non-technical)
🔄 Facilitate operational efficiency in project groups
🧾 Define roles & responsibilities of team members
🔁 Track changes and customer feedback
🧑🏫 Provide coaching, team leadership, and training
🛠️ Technical Requirements
🎓 Master's Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
💼 10+ years of IT Project Management (especially in app development)
🧠 Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and dev environments
🌀 Agile mindset
📜 Certified in PRINCE2, PMI, or similar
💬 Non-Technical Requirements
🧠 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
🪄 Self-starter capable of managing multiple tasks
🚀 Result-oriented and customer-focused
🗂️ Highly organized and structured
💬 Excellent communication and teamwork
🙌 Strong team spirit and accountability
🧑🏫 Effective coach and mentor
Languages 🌍
Native French & Dutch + Professional English
