Our client, a large public-sector organization operating complex transport and execution systems, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale digital platform programs within a mission-critical operational domain. The role focuses on driving predictable delivery across mobile, cloud-native, web, and legacy-integrated platforms in a complex, multi-team environment.
This is a hands-on delivery leadership role combining program management, agile-at-scale orchestration, and active flow optimization rather than a purely coordinating or reporting position.
Responsibilities:
* Lead end-to-end delivery of large digital programs spanning multiple teams, vendors, and technologies.
* Translate strategic objectives into clear delivery roadmaps, milestones, and execution plans.
* Own delivery commitments across scope, timelines, dependencies, and outcomes.
* Continuously analyze delivery flow to identify bottlenecks, delays, and structural inefficiencies.
* Actively chase dependencies, decisions, and ownership to maintain delivery momentum.
* Orchestrate cross-team collaboration using agile-at-scale or Release Train–inspired practices.
* Prepare and support steering committees with clear decision options and delivery impact assessments.
What are we looking for?
* You have a minimum of
10 years of experience
in program, project, or portfolio management within complex IT or digital environments.
* You bring proven experience leading
multi-team or multi-project programs
with significant cross-functional dependencies.
* You have demonstrated leadership in
transformation and change initiatives
, beyond classical project execution.
* You possess strong experience working with
executive or C-level stakeholders
.
* You have hands-on experience in
Agile, scaled Agile, or hybrid delivery environments
.
* You demonstrate maturity in agile-at-scale or Release Train–like orchestration models.
* You hold a
Master's degree
, Executive Master, or equivalent senior professional experience.
* You are fluent in
Dutch
,
French
, and
English
.
Nice to Haves
* Experience delivering digital platforms combining mobile applications, cloud-native systems, and legacy integrations.
* Exposure to Microsoft Azure–based platforms.
* Experience operating in regulated or legacy-heavy environments.
* Strong ability to balance delivery governance with execution agility.
What do we offer?
* Start date: 16/03/2026
* Duration: until 29/02/2028
* Work regime: Full-time
* Location: Brussels
* Working model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite)
* Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers