Location: Anderlecht
Languages: Dutch, French, and English
Employment Type: Freelance
Desired Start Date: 03/11/2025
Context of the mission/Objective(s) of the job:
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the DIOR program in the business domain Transport
Executions. The program delivers mobile applications, a cloud backend in Azure, web interfaces, and
integration with legacy systems.
The role requires not only strategic leadership but also strong experience in governance, portfolio
management, and C-level stakeholder alignment.
Responsibilities.
- Lead and oversee programs covering mobile apps, Azure cloud backends, web interfaces, and
legacy integrations.
- Translate executive leadership ambitions into actionable roadmaps, aligning initiatives with DIOR's
goals.
- Manage project portfolios, ensuring scope, timelines, and budgets are respected.
- Facilitate effective collaboration with Scrum Masters, Solution Designers, Analysts, and Product
Owners.
- Act as the bridge between strategic decision-making and operational delivery, ensuring strong
governance.
- Prepare and support C-level steering committees with strategic notes, speaking points, and decision
frameworks.
- Foster an agile culture while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Requirements.
Conformity Criteria
You comply with the following conformities:
- Work onsite min 2 days/week, determined by customer
- You possess professional proficiency in Dutch, French, and English.
- You hold a Civil or business engineer degree
- You have 10+ years of experience in program/project/portfolio management.
- You have proven experience in C-level communication (preparing and presenting content for
executive boards and supervisory committees).
- You have 5+ years of experience leading a Project Portfolio Management Office (PMO) (>30 projects,
>20 PMs, and budgets >€30M).
- You have experience aligning international subsidiaries or affiliates with group-level strategies.
- You have proven expertise in strategic roadmap creation and implementation.
- You are Lean Six Sigma certified (Black Belt or equivalent).
- You can provide at least one reference of an (ex-) CIO of a multinational, BEL-20 company, or
Director General of a Federal or Regional department.
Evaluation Criteria
- Communication and reporting skills
- Respect for NMBS values
- Sense of collaboration
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to summarise and conclude short discussions effectively
- Capacity to steer and align teams
- Leadership
Highly appreciated (or to be developed independently):
- SAFe / Agile practices
- Change Management
- Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement
From every associate we expect:
- Sense of responsibility and ownership
- Strong communication skills (written, spoken, and presentation)
- Ability to work independently and introduce best practices
- Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to go the extra mile
- Strong team player with ability to challenge and stand up in discussions
- Remote work up to 3 days/week is possible, with flexibility depending on business needs.
