For a customer in West Flanders, I am searching for a freelance Lead to own and drive the IT roadmap, portfolio management, and delivery execution across the organization. As the central point of contact between business and technology, you will align initiatives with strategic objectives, prioritize projects, manage cross-functional delivery, and ensure measurable outcomes. The ideal profile should combine a helicopter Program Management view rooted in a broad IT technical background, also able to manage people. Responsibilities Define, maintain, and communicate the IT strategic roadmap in alignment with business goals Work closely with stakeholders across business functions to identify emerging needs and ensure roadmap relevance Monitor technological trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement Oversee the full IT project portfolio, ensuring the right prioritization and resource allocation Evaluate and manage project risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to support informed decision-making Establish governance processes for project intake, selection, and performance monitoring Manage colleagues executing projects ~10 people Track and report delivery KPIs, timelines, budgets, and outcomes Profile Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field Minimum 5 years of experience in IT leadership or IT program management roles Experience in the logistics, supply chain or retail domains (and understanding of these processes) is required Strong background in IT strategy, project/portfolio management, and delivery Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams Experience with Agile and traditional project methodologies Additional Details START DATE: July/August DURATION: 12 Months EXTENSION: Yes CONTRACT: Freelance LOCATION: West Flanders ONSITE POLICY: 3 days per week HOURS PER WEEK: 40 LANGUAGES: Fluent Dutch and English, French is a bonus INTERVIEW PROCESS: 2 stages