Senior Digital Transformation Project Manager (Employed or freelance)

A public-sector organisation in Brussels is running a multi-year digital transformation programme to modernise its IT and data landscape, streamline business processes and reinforce internal capabilities. The programme is coordinated by the Head of Transformation, with support from IT, Data and PMO management, a business partner or functional analyst, and an architecture review board. As Senior Project Manager Digital Transformation & Delivery, you lead complex transformation initiatives and support the execution of the wider roadmap.

You manage several IT and digital transformation projects from initiation through to operational handover. You deliver within agreed scope, budget, quality standards and timelines. You coordinate business, IT, data teams and external suppliers in a matrix environment. You monitor risks, dependencies, resources and competing priorities, and take action where needed. You anticipate issues, put forward pragmatic solutions and escalate at the right moment.

You work closely with operational managers, PMO stakeholders, business representatives and governance bodies such as the architecture review board. You ensure clear reporting and compliance with programme governance and PMO methodology. You contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery practices. You support transformation programme delivery with a structured approach, including stakeholder management, business process alignment and risk management.

Your profile: at least 10 years of experience in complex IT project management; solid experience in digital transformation and the delivery of large-scale change initiatives; managed multiple projects simultaneously within matrix organisations; strong business understanding with a sound grasp of IT, cloud environments and project delivery frameworks; comfortable working with Agile ways of working and can apply them in a pragmatic manner; experience with business process management, stakeholder management and risk management at a senior level; familiar with transformation programmes and broader programme management practices; understand delivery governance and methodologies such as ITIL and PRINCE2 or PMI certification is an asset; experience in the public sector is a plus; professional maturity, autonomy and sound judgement, take ownership within a clearly defined mandate; communicate with impact, handle conflicts diplomatically and build effective relationships across teams and governance structures; demonstrate leadership without hierarchical authority and remain respectful of roles, responsibilities and decision-making boundaries; work in a structured, accountable and solution-oriented way; can communicate professionally in Dutch, French and English.

Offer: part of a growing Belgian SME where initiative and personal development are encouraged; enjoyable work environment with fun colleagues; career plan with attention and budget for extra education/certification; attractive salary supplemented with extra-legal benefits, including a company car. Freelance is also possible.