For a customer in Kortrijk, 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: Kortrijk
ONSITE POLICY: 3 days per week
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
LANGUAGES: Fluent Dutch and English, French is a bonus
INTERVIEW PROCESS: 2 stages
If you are interested, please forward your updated resume to jay.kukoyi@vividresourcing.com to be considered.