We are currently recruiting a Freelance IT Infrastructure Project Manager for one of our clients based in Waregem in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee projects from planning to closure, ensuring adherence to project management methodologies and governance.
* Lead deployment and migration projects across the entire IT infrastructure lifecycle.
* Conduct studies or business cases, including inventory assessments and needs analysis for internal and external customers.
* Develop deployment/migration strategies in collaboration with the IT department.
* Define and document project specifications and requirements when necessary.
* Work with IT infrastructure and security teams to design architecture ensuring security, availability, and service levels.
* Manage migration processes to minimize downtime, coordinating migration plans with stakeholders.
* Define, test, and adapt migration processes and plans based on project needs.
* Coordinate migration execution, from planning and preparation to testing, post-migration support, documentation, and handover to operational teams.
* Supervise maintenance contracts for new equipment and decommissioning of outdated systems.
* Monitor and report on project procurement, logistics, technical, organizational, and financial aspects.
Your Profile
Qualifications and Experience:
* Education:
* Degree in computer science or equivalent.
* 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, or a bachelor's degree in computer science with equivalent experience.
* Certifications:
* Project Management (PMI, Prince2, or similar) certification is appreciated.
Key Skills and Abilities:
* Expertise in managing complex IT infrastructure projects, balancing technical, organizational, and financial aspects.
* Strong analytical skills for adapting to large cross-functional organizations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with stakeholders, particularly in public transport.
* Proficient in risk management and proactive planning to ensure system availability.
* Leadership and organizational skills to drive project success and collaboration.
Contract Type: Freelance
Location: Ghent
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 12 Months
Onsite Policy: 2-3 Days Per Week
Languages: English (Dutch is a bonus)