Senior Project Manager -OVAM000427

Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure & Development Programs)

• Start Date: 13 July 2026
• End Date: 31 December 2026
• Location: Belgium (Hybrid – remote work available)
• Workload: Full-time (100%)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic infrastructure and software development programs within a large public-sector digital transformation environment.

The role focuses on managing complex IT initiatives, coordinating multiple stakeholders, ensuring successful program delivery, and supporting the development of a large-scale web platform used by citizens and professional stakeholders.

• Lead and manage complex infrastructure and software development programs.
• Coordinate multiple projects within a broader program roadmap.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, planning, and reporting.
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Apply Agile delivery practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, user stories, process models, and project metrics.
• Facilitate backlog management, story mapping, Kanban boards, and Agile ceremonies.
• Create mock-ups to support functional analysis and solution design.
• Ensure adherence to project governance, quality standards, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and program governance.

• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure and/or software development projects.
• 5+ years of experience as a Program Manager leading infrastructure or development programs.
• 10+ years of experience as a Business/Functional Analyst.
• Proven experience working within the public sector.
• Proven experience within the waste management/environmental sector.
• 8+ years of Agile project delivery experience.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with EazyBI.
• Minimum 6 years of experience creating mock-ups.
• Native-level Dutch (CEFR C2) is mandatory.

• Experience with project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or PMBOK.
• Knowledge of ITIL.
• Experience with program management methodologies such as MSP, Agile, or Scrum.
• Experience with:
• Agile metrics
• User story writing
• Kanban
• Story mapping
• Process modelling
• Risk and issue management
• Relevant certifications in Project Management, Program Management, Agile, Scrum, MSP, ITIL, or PRINCE2 are highly desirable.
• Experience working within a regional or government organization is considered an advantage.

• Program & Project Management
• Infrastructure Projects
• Software Development Projects
• Agile & Scrum
• Azure
• EazyBI
• ITIL
• PRINCE2 / PMBOK
• MSP
• Risk & Issue Management
• User Stories
• Story Mapping
• Kanban
• Process Modelling
• Mock-up Creation
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Analysis

• Dutch (CEFR C2) – Mandatory