Project & Program Management JP054857

Senior IT Project & Program Manager | Public Sector | Brussels We are looking for a highly experienced Senior IT Project & Program Manager to lead and deliver strategic projects and transformation initiatives within a major public-sector organisation in Brussels. This role requires a strong, hands-on Project Manager with extensive experience in project and programme governance, change management, risk management, resource management and strategic portfolio prioritisation . Your Responsibilities Project & Programme Management Lead projects from initiation through to successful delivery and closure. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and planning in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop and maintain project plans, including resource, risk, communication and quality plans. Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, timelines, budget and quality standards . Monitor progress and coordinate actions required to keep projects on track. Ensure alignment between project delivery, business needs and organisational priorities. Stakeholder Management Gather, analyse and formalise business and user requirements. Maintain effective communication with sponsors, management, clients, business teams and technical teams. Organise and facilitate project meetings, steering committees and workshops. Support decision-making and ensure follow-up of agreed actions. Resource, Risk & Change Management Plan and coordinate internal and external project resources. Identify, analyse and manage project risks, assumptions and dependencies. Define and implement mitigation and action plans. Manage change requests and assess their impact on budget, timelines and scope. Support organisational and business change throughout transformation initiatives. Governance, Reporting & Portfolio Management Monitor key project indicators, including planning, budget, quality, risks and benefits. Prepare clear reporting for sponsors and senior management. Manage financial reporting and project budgets. Maintain accurate project documentation and decision traceability. Support strategic project portfolio prioritisation and governance. Contribute to the development and operation of organisational PMO capabilities , at both strategic and operational levels. Continuous Improvement Apply established project and programme management methodologies. Contribute to continuous improvement and project governance . Conduct lessons learned and share best practices across project teams. Support and improve Plan–Build–Run governance and delivery models. Required Experience & Skills We are looking for a senior professional with strong experience in: 15+ years of experience in Project and Programme Management. Change Management – Expert level . Project & Programme Governance / Continuous Improvement – Expert level . Resource Management – Expert level . Risk Management – Expert level . Financial Reporting – Advanced level . Experience in Plan–Build–Run environments . Experience supporting senior management and steering committees with strategic decision-making and portfolio prioritisation. Confirmed experience in public-sector transformation projects . Experience establishing and managing a PMO at organisational level , both strategically and operationally. Certifications Relevant certifications are highly desirable, including: PRINCE2 PMP / PMI Equivalent Project Management certifications Scaled Agile certification Change Management certification , such as ADKAR or equivalent Languages French – Native or Bilingual Proficiency English – Full Professional Proficiency Dutch – Professional Working Proficiency Contract Details Location: Brussels, Belgium Work model: Hybrid Minimum on-site presence: 2 days per week Start date: 15 September 2026 End date: 31 May 2027 Duration: 9 months Workload: Full-time Daily rate: €800–€920 This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Senior IT Project & Program Manager with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in governance, public-sector transformation, PMO, change management and strategic portfolio management .