Freelance senior Project Manager (financial/banking sector)
Location: Brussels
Contract Type: Freelance
Experience Level: Senior
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in the financial and banking sector to lead complex, high-stakes projects in a fast-paced environment. This role requires someone who thrives under pressure, communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders, and can bring structure, clarity, and momentum to large organizational initiatives.
Key responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale projects within financial or banking environments
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Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment across business, technical, and compliance groups
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Manage relationships with external stakeholders, vendors, and partners; ensure clear communication, expectation management, and issue resolution
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Drive project governance, risk management, reporting, and adherence to regulatory or internal compliance requirements
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Maintain project timelines, budgets, and scope, ensuring smooth execution in high-pressure contexts
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Facilitate decision-making and escalate obstacles appropriately while maintaining momentum
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Apply best-practice project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Prince2, Agile/Hybrid)
Required experience & qualifications
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7+ years of project management experience, including extensive work within large organizations or enterprise-level environments
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Proven track record delivering complex projects in the financial, banking, or fintech sectors
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Demonstrated ability to operate confidently under pressure and manage sensitive, time-critical initiatives
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Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leaders, external partners, and regulatory bodies
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
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Familiarity with financial industry standards, compliance requirements, and operational processes
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Professional certifications (PMP, Prince2, Agile/Scrum) are a strong advantage
Ideal profile
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Highly organized and structured, with the ability to bring clarity to complex environments
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Resilient and calm under pressure, able to handle competing priorities and demanding stakeholders
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A proactive leader who can anticipate risks, remove obstacles, and keep projects moving forward
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Comfortable working independently in a freelance capacity while integrating seamlessly into client teams
