Location: Brussels — On-site presence required
Start Date: ASAP — ideally beginning of November (max flexibility: 1 month).
Duration: 1 year contract (with possible extension).
Mission context
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager (minimum 5 years' experience) to take ownership of a large-scale Application Delivery program. This program involves multiple teams (front-end web development, back-end integrations, ERP interfaces, and third-party applications) working together in a complex environment to deliver a strategic release.
The current setup requires strong leadership to structure, coordinate, and drive delivery. The ideal candidate will not simply act as a messenger but as a true Delivery Lead, capable of challenging teams (application teams), engaging stakeholders, mitigating delivery risks, and ensuring commitment across the board.
Key responsibilities
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Project Leadership: Organize, coordinate, and follow up on project plans, steering committees, and deliverables
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Delivery Ownership: Ensure milestones are achieved on time, proactively managing risks and dependencies
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Stakeholder Management: Act as the central point of coordination between development teams (front-end, back-end, ERP), business stakeholders, and third-party partners
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Decision Support: Push for assertive decisions, challenge the status quo, and guide the business toward standard solutions where possible
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Team Coaching: Energize, structure, and drive teams in a less mature (non-agile) setup, increasing delivery agility
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Risk Management: Anticipate delivery risks and propose mitigation plans
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Communication: Run clear and efficient steering meetings, ensuring alignment and commitment across all stakeholders
Experience & skills
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Minimum 5 years' proven experience as Project Manager or Project Lead in large, complex environments
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Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (internal + third parties)
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Strong application delivery management skills, with a proven track record of delivering projects to production
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Ability to challenge technical teams on both front-end, back-end, and ERP integration
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Familiarity with Application Delivery projects and risk management
Soft skills
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Assertive, structured, and result-driven
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Able to energize and motivate teams
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Excellent communication skills — can simplify complexity for steering committees
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Collaborative, but not afraid to challenge or push back when needed
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Dynamic personality with a positive and constructive mindset
Languages
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English: Fluent (mandatory)
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French or Dutch: Active knowledge in at least one, with passive understanding of the other
