Senior Program Manager – Railway Planning Systems

Our client, a leading organization in the transportation sector, is looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead a critical software delivery program. This role involves managing complex 'buy and integrate' projects and strategic roadmaps within a large-scale railway infrastructure.

Responsibilities: Direct the end-to-end delivery of high-impact software programs within the transport domain; Orchestrate complex RFP processes and manage 'buy and integrate' vendor relationships; Facilitate strategic roadmap development and alignment with organizational goals; Lead and mentor agile and scrum delivery teams to ensure operational excellence; Partner with C-level executives to provide program transparency and strategic insights; Standardize program execution using frameworks like PM², PMBOK, or SAFe.

Requirements: 10+ years of experience in software delivery project management and 6+ years in program management; 5+ years of experience working within Agile or Scrum delivery teams; 2+ years of experience in the Railway Industry with a proven record in planning systems; end-to-end experience in 'buy and integrate' models and executed multiple RFP cycles; proven track record in strategic roadmap creation and C-level stakeholder management; proficiency with project management frameworks such as PM², PMBOK, or SAFe; professional proficiency in Dutch, French, and English.

Nice to have: Proficiency with Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC).

Offer: Start date 01/02/2027, duration until 30/04/2028, full-time, location Brussels, working model hybrid (with onsite presence up to 5 days per week), contract open to both permanent employees and freelancers.