Agile Program Manager – Automation Job ID: JP055177

Agile Program Manager – Automation We are looking for an experienced Agile Program Manager to structure, coordinate, and drive a portfolio of digitalisation and automation initiatives within a public-sector environment. The role focuses on improving efficiency, interoperability, security, and automation of critical back-end services. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and allocate work across a multidisciplinary Agile team. Structure, prioritise, and sequence projects and initiatives based on strategic objectives, dependencies, and business value. Manage BAU and unplanned work while maintaining roadmap coherence. Establish pragmatic governance, including reporting, risk management, dependencies, and key ceremonies. Coordinate stakeholders across Strategy, PMO, architecture, security, and business teams. Prepare and facilitate steering committees and programme increments. Monitor progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes. Coach team members and support knowledge transfer and future team autonomy. Ensure alignment with organisational strategy, roadmap, and programme objectives. Take a hands-on and pragmatic approach to resolving issues and ensuring tangible results. Requirements Proven experience in Program and Project Management in complex or public-sector environments. Strong experience with Agile methodologies and multi-project environments. Experience with people management in non-hierarchical settings. Strong expertise in governance, planning, prioritisation, risk management, and dependency management. Ability to quickly understand complex contexts and business priorities. Strong coaching and knowledge-transfer skills. Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. Comfortable combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Fluent in French and Dutch . Strong team-player and leadership skills. Work Arrangement Location: Brussels, Belgium Start: 14 September 2026 Duration: 4 months, with possible extension Full-time: 5 days/week Hybrid: Remote work possible depending on mission requirements, with on-site presence required at key moments.