Senior IT Project Manager – Insurance & Application Development

Our client, a leading player in the insurance sector, is seeking an experienced professional to lead large-scale application development initiatives within their life insurance division. The role involves managing the end-to-end delivery of underwriting and claims management systems while ensuring alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project governance by defining stakeholders, steering committees, and communication frameworks.
• Challenge and manage business requirements to ensure an optimal balance between project value, cost, and timing.
• Coordinate architecture activities and define milestones to ensure technical deliverables meet project standards.
• Develop and track project roadmaps, budgets, and detailed work packages.
• Monitor development progress and report regularly on scope, quality, and financial performance to senior management.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively through structured action plans and issue logs.
• Stimulate collaboration between multidisciplinary teams to ensure high engagement and skill development.
  
  

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT Project Management specifically within application development and the Insurance sector.
• Proven track record managing large-scale projects exceeding 1000 mandays.
• 8+ years of experience applying Prince2 and Waterfall methodologies to complex delivery cycles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• You possess strong analytical and synthetic skills with a methodical, pro-active approach to leadership.
• You bring excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your message to diverse audiences.
• You are fluent in Dutch or French with at least basic knowledge of the other, and have a good command of English.
  
  

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of Data Warehouse (DWH) environments.
• Familiarity with Test Management principles or Business Analysis.
  
  

Offer

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months (extension possible)
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers