[ref. i01416604] Innova - Senior IT Data Project Manager (API Development)

Our client is looking for a Senior IT Data Project Manager/ Program Manager (API

Development) to oversee one or more projects.

You will manage IT infrastructure projects, such as developing APIs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery, and alignment with business goals.

This role requires close collaboration with internal departments and calls for strong project management skills with a technical foundation.

What You'll Be Doing 🛠️

You'll manage end-to-end delivery of one or more projects—developing APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), tools that let different systems communicate.

APIs are used for:

Connecting front-end and back-end systems

Integrating third-party services

Automating processes

Primary responsibilities

📋 Prepare and maintain project plans

⏳ Ensure on-time, on-budget, within-scope delivery

🧑‍⚖️ Prepare SteerCo presentations and ensure governance

📅 Define timelines and milestones

⚠️ Manage risks and issues

🧩 Clarify scope and technical synergies

✅ Ensure compliance with standards and best practices

👥 Lead internal teams and/or external contractors

💡 Proactively propose technical solutions and innovations

📈 Report progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders

🧩 Secondary responsibilities

🌐 Promote project management through networking

📣 Ensure effective stakeholder communication

🤝 Handle conflict resolution (technical & non-technical)

🔄 Facilitate operational efficiency in project groups

🧾 Define roles & responsibilities of team members

🔁 Track changes and customer feedback

🧑‍🏫 Provide coaching, team leadership, and training

🛠️ Technical requirements

🎓 Master's Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)

💼 10+ years of IT Project Management (especially in app development)

🧠 Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and dev environments

🌀 Agile mindset

📜 Certified in Prince2, PMI, or similar

💬 Non-Technical requirements

🧠 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

🪄 Self-starter capable of managing multiple tasks

🚀 Result-oriented and customer-focused

🗂️ Highly organized and structured

💬 Excellent communication and teamwork

🙌 Strong team spirit and accountability

🧑‍🏫 Effective coach and mentor

Languages 🌍: Native French & Dutch + Professional English