PpOur client, a prominent public sector agency focused on regional infrastructure and housing services, is looking for an Expert Head of Software Engineering to drive the technical strategy and oversee multi-disciplinary development teams. This leader manages the complete software lifecycle while ensuring high-quality delivery through strategic sourcing and robust agile methodologies within a large-scale IT department. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liDevelop and implement a pragmatic vision for software development and a sourcing strategy aligned with global ICT objectives. /li liManage the software development budget and ensure optimal resource allocation across various projects. /li liLead the recruitment and professional development of a diverse team of developers, analysts, and testers. /li liFoster a culture of collaboration, initiative, and result-driven performance focused on organizational value. /li liCoordinate all ongoing and planned development activities to ensure alignment between business demand and technical capacity. /li liEnforce architecture and security governance across all development units and external partners. /li liSupport the transition of applications to operational support and professionalize the software lifecycle management processes. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liYou have b20+ years of experience /b in a leadership role within a professional IT environment. /li liYou bring 20+ years of technical expertise in bsoftware engineering /b and architectural design. /li liYou possess 15+ years of experience managing large-scale binfrastructure /b or bsoftware development /b projects. /li liYou have 8+ years of experience in bprogram management /b including strategic portfolio oversight. /li liYou're experienced in managing teams of at least 15 people, including internal staff and external consultants. /li liYou possess in-depth knowledge of bAgile /b methodologies, software testing, and maintenance practices. /li liYou have practical experience with project management techniques such as brisk management /b and bissue tracking /b. /li liYou are fluent in bDutch /b with a bC2 /b level of proficiency. /li /ul h3Nice to Haves /h3 ul liKnowledge of bPrince2 /b, bPMBOK /b, or bMSP /b methodologies. /li liExperience with bITIL /b processes and service management. /li liKennis of and experience working within the bFlemish government /b. /li liProactive, customer-oriented, and focused on continuous improvement. /li /ul ul libStart date: /b 01/06/2026 /li libDuration: /b 7 months (with possibility of extension) /li libWork regime: /b Full-time /li libLocation: /b Brussels /li libContract: /b open to both permanent employees and freelancers /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr