About the opportunity
We are currently looking for a Project Coordinator - Industrial to support one of our key clients operating in a highly regulated and technologically advanced industrial environment.
In the context of digital transformation and Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives, industrial and laboratory systems are becoming increasingly interconnected. This requires strong governance, structured lifecycle management, and close collaboration between IT, OT, engineering teams, and external vendors.
The Project Coordinator - Industrial will play a key role in ensuring that industrial IT systems are implemented and maintained in alignment with defined governance frameworks, security standards, and operational excellence principles.
Role overview
The Project Coordinator will act as a governance and compliance facilitator within industrial system implementation projects. The role ensures that IT and OT standards, security requirements, and lifecycle controls are properly applied throughout all project phases.
This position requires strong coordination capabilities, structured thinking, and experience working in complex industrial or manufacturing environments.
Key responsibilities
- Governance & coordination:
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Ensure the correct application of the Industrial IT governance framework within projects
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Develop and maintain project accelerators (templates, documentation, tracking tools, reporting dashboards)
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Coordinate with IT, OT, security, engineering, and business stakeholders
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Gather and consolidate required inputs for compliant system implementation
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Monitor progress, risks, and alignment with governance processes
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Report status, issues, and performance to IT and Delivery Management
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- Compliance & implementation oversight:
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Assess project work packages for compliance with industrial IT standards
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Communicate technical and governance requirements to internal teams and external suppliers
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Support partners in addressing compliance gaps
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Prepare recommendations for governance and decision boards
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Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to ensure contractual alignment with technical requirements
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Contribute to the drafting of Design Specifications to support qualification and validation activities
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Required skills & experience
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Biosciences, or a related field.
- Experience:
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Minimum 3+ years of experience in IT and/or OT environments
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Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or highly regulated environments
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Knowledge of IT & OT infrastructure services
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Understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles
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Experience in coordinating system implementations (at least two documented project examples)
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Exposure to vendor assessment and third-party coordination
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Experience in change coordination within complex landscapes
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- Core competencies
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Strong structured and analytical mindset
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Excellent stakeholder communication skills
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Ability to work independently in complex environments
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Strong coordination and organizational capabilities
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Change management awareness
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Results-oriented with focus on operational excellence
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Resilient and comfortable in evolving environments
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Fluent in English (written and spoken)
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Practical information
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Full-time mission
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On-site presence required at a major industrial site in Braine
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Partial remote work possible (up to 1 day per week, depending on project phase)
