Senior Program Manager – Data & Analytics Platforms

This program manager role is with a prominent organization in the public transport sector, leading a multi-year data-driven transformation. The program focuses on improving enterprise data management through advanced analytics platforms, data assets, and governance frameworks. Responsibilities include defining program scope, constraints, priorities, and success criteria with stakeholders; developing a strategic roadmap and long-term vision; managing program budgets and capacity planning; monitoring and mitigating risks; coaching project managers; and coordinating data governance frameworks, catalogs, and operating models.

Requirements: 20+ years of experience in managing Data & Analytics projects; 5+ years as a Data & Analytics Program Manager in large-scale IT environments; extensive knowledge of PM², PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile (Scrum); proven experience with core Data Platforms, Data Catalogs, and Data Quality tools; experience establishing Data Operating Models and governance frameworks, preferably in the public sector; experience managing GDPR sensitive data; strong team player with analytical abilities and C-level negotiation skills; native in Dutch or French with B2 English and the second national language.

Nice to haves: Azure data stack experience, organizational change management for data, and RFP process familiarity in the public sector.

Offer: start date 01/01/2027, duration until 31/12/2027, full-time, location Brussels, onsite up to 5 days per week, contract open to both permanent employees and freelancers.