H2Job Description - Senior Business Project Manager /h2
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bSector: /b Financial Services (Retail Banking)br/
bRole Type: /b Business Project Manager (Senior Level)br/
bLocation: /b Belgium (Hybrid)br/
bExperience: /b 7+ yearsbr/
bLanguages: /b English (mandatory) | French and/or Dutch br/
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h2Primary Purpose /h2
The Senior Business Project Manager leads and coordinates bend-to-end business delivery /b within large-scale transformation programs in the financial sector.br/
The role ensures bfull alignment across Business, IT, Operations, Testing, and external providers /b, driving bconsistent and high-quality delivery from design through implementation and into BAU transition /b.br/
This position oversees bmultiple squads and streams /b, ensuring bstrong governance, coordination, and execution discipline /b in a complex, fast-paced transformation environment.br/
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h2Key Responsibilities /h2
h21. Business Delivery Management /h2
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liDefine and drive bend-to-end business delivery plans /b (scope, timelines, resources, dependencies, deliverables) /li
liCoordinate delivery across bmultiple squads and workstreams /b /li
liEnsure bhigh-quality, on-time execution of business deliverables /b /li
liAnticipate resource needs and ensure beffective allocation and planning /b /li
liProactively manage brisks, dependencies, and delivery issues /b /li
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h22. Business Analysis Leadership Coordination /h2
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liLead and support bBusiness Analysts across multiple squads /b /li
liEnsure bclear prioritization, follow-up, and structured execution /b /li
liProvide guidance, direction, and support to BA teams /li
liFacilitate strong collaboration between bProgram Management, Business, and IT teams /b /li
liSupport Lead Business Analysts in their squad responsibilities /li
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h23. Functional Coordination Governance /h2
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liOrchestrate and manage bmultiple backlogs across the domain /b /li
liEnsure alignment with the boverall domain roadmap and priorities /b /li
liPrevent bduplication, inconsistencies, and gaps across squads /b /li
liEnsure bend-to-end functional consistency across processes, epics, and providers /b /li
liGuarantee bcompleteness and quality of functional design across all streams /b /li
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h24. Stakeholder Provider Management /h2
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liAct as key interface between bBusiness, IT, and external providers /b /li
liCoordinate cross-team functional alignment and decision-making /li
liManage escalations and ensure resolution of bcomplex cross-stream issues /b /li
liSupport transition into bBAU after go-live /b /li
liInterface with:
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liOperations (validation and onboarding readiness) /li
liTesting teams /li
liData migration teams /li
liDevelopment and defect resolution teams /li
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h25. Issue Escalation Management /h2
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liOwn resolution of bcritical functional issues and escalations /b /li
liConduct deep-dive analysis on bcomplex functional challenges /b /li
liEnsure timely, structured resolution across all stakeholders /li
liAct as escalation point for functional topics across squads and providers /li
liEnsure full follow-up until bcomplete issue closure /b /li
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h2Required Skills Experience /h2
h2Education /h2
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liBachelor#39;s degree in Economics, Finance, IT, or equivalent /li
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h2Experience /h2
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li7+ years of experience in Project Management roles, ideally in large-scale IT transformation programs /li
liProven track record as a Business Project Manager in complex environments /li
liStrong Business Analyst background is a plus /li
liExperience in Retail Banking and financial services environments /li
liExperience in Core Banking implementation is a strong asset /li
liExposure to large-scale transformation programs is essential /li
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h2Key Competencies /h2
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liStrong leadership and coordination skills across multiple teams /li
liExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skills /li
liAbility to manage bcomplex, multi-squad environments /b /li
liStrong analytical and structured problem-solving mindset /li
liProactive, delivery-focused, and accountable approach /li
liStrong communication and escalation management skills /li
liComfortable operating in bhigh-pressure transformation contexts /b /li
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