Program Leadership:
- Manage the full lifecycle of IT programs: defining scope, priorities, risks, dependencies, success criteria, and budgets.
- Work closely with Business Area Managers, IT Portfolio Managers, and PMO to ensure strategic alignment.
- Establish and maintain governance structures, including steering committees.
Stakeholder Communication:
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders, PMO, and executive management.
- Lead steering committee meetings and ensure transparent communication with all parties.
Team & Project Management:
- Supervise and coach Project Managers within the program.
- Coordinate resource planning and manage external/internal resources as needed.
- Foster a professional, collaborative, and solution-focused team environment.
Program Delivery & Compliance:
- Ensure timely and quality delivery of program goals.
- Manage budgets, change requests, and potential conflicts.
- Facilitate smooth transition to Operations & Support teams post-delivery.
Requirements
- Master’s degree (or equivalent by experience) in IT, Engineering, Business, or related fields.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in IT project/program management.
- Strong knowledge of project & program management methodologies (PRINCE2 Practitioner, PM² Advanced, MSP certifications preferred).
- Proficiency with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
- Solid experience in budget management, resource allocation, and team leadership.
- Fluent in French, Dutch, and English (spoken & written).
- Excellent conflict resolution, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with GDPR, risk management policies, and IT operational standards is a plus.
- Experience in building incident management systems if a plus
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus
Our offer
Within our open corporate culture, you contribute to the digital transformation of SNCB. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. In addition to a good work-life balance and a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits:
- the possibility to work remotely + flexible working hours;
- 35 days of leave;
- a company car + a public transport season ticket;
- a target bonus;
- a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members);
- hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family;
- outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation);
- group insurance: supplementary pension, work disability and death (cafeteria plan);
- accidents at work (extralegal);
- meal vouchers and eco-vouchers;
- net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.
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