IT Project Manager

In this role, you work closely with customers to drive the successful delivery of IT projects. You facilitate the management of scope for the customer’s requirements, plan implementations and deliver to the planned scope and budget.

You will be part of CCP (Commercial Channels and Products)-delivery organization. This domain encompasses the channels (front-ends) that SNCB uses for sales, after-sales and other services and its corresponding back-ends (Products). You will report to the business area lead of the domain.

• Are you keen to finetune your PM skills and learn new skills?
• Do you have good organisational skills and the capacity to lead?
• Do you have the ‘Can do’ attitude to deliver project successfully?
• Would you like to help shape the IT future of the Belgian railways?
• Is sustainability high on your priority list?

Interested? Then come and join us!

Key responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from beginning to end;
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with management and stakeholders;
• Define/follow up on KPI that measure business value creation of the project deliverables
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents following the company’s standard;
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary as per defined process;
• Ensure that project meets its deliverables in agreed schedule, as per the scope, within stipulated budget and as per the quality standards;
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team lead and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion;
• Ensures project or service scope and deliverables are defined and agreed with all relevant parties;
• Liaise with client (SNCB/MNBS) and IT Teams on an ongoing basis;
• Diagnoses and evaluates potential risks and issues throughout the project and executes appropriate plans to mitigate them. Reports regularly to the Team Lead and Stakeholders with regard to risks,
• Be a key member of the delivery organisation

Exigences

• 5 + years relevant experience with project management
• PM² and/or PMBOK knowledge are preferred. Prince2, qualifications are an asset; ITIL Certification. A Project Methodology Certification is a must.
• Knowledge of Agile Project Management is considered an asset.
• Proficient in Dutch or French, and English

• Strong affinity with IT and its complexity
• Experience within public sector will be considered an asset
• Experience with e-commerce solutions will be considered an asset
• Experience within the public transport domain will be considered an asset
• Recognise and apply our core values: Professionalism, Respect, Entrepreneurship, Cooperation and Leadership
• Demonstrated “can do” work ethic coupled with effective time management and ability to overcome ambiguously or under-defined problems
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodology and SAFe (Essentials) are considered an asset
• Can facilitate Steerco, project update meetings and guide resources.
• Possesses the ability to communicate, present and produce documentation on various levels for differing audiences

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.