Agile project manager - digital business

PpCegeka continues to grow! Within the ‘Digital Business’ division, we are following this trend and are therefore looking for an experienced Project Manager for a strategic modernisation programme in the financial insurance sector. Digital Business delivers innovative solutions to structurally modernise existing application landscapes. We provide strategic advice on how to successfully realise digital transformations, both technologically and organisationally. Legacy applications are renewed to fully leverage cloud capabilities. In addition, Digital Business integrates existing application landscapes with new solutions and develops custom software. How do we make this a success at Cegeka? By doing what we do best: delivering high-quality solutions through our Agile mindset and best development practices. /p ul liYou will join the ‘Digital Business’ business line, where as a seasoned Project Manager you act as a key partner for both our teams and a client active in the financial sector. /li liYou take end-to-end ownership of modernisation programmes, managing planning, scope, budget, risks and quality. You focus on results, impact and business value, not just scope. /li liYou actively follow up with delivery teams across development, analysis, architecture and DevOps. Depending on the project size, you manage one or multiple teams and safeguard alignment between different tracks, dependencies and impact on existing systems. /li liYou act as a sparring partner for business and IT stakeholders. You challenge them when needed, both content-wise and organisationally, and ensure decisions are made based on clear priorities, risks and business value. /li liYou proactively identify risks and issues, make difficult topics discussable and are not afraid to drive decisions when necessary to move forward. /li liYou are the key point of contact for your client and work towards building a strong trusted advisor relationship with project and programme stakeholders. /li liYou provide clear reporting on status, dependencies, risks and progress at both management and steering committee level. /li liYou bring structure to complex stakeholder and multi-vendor environments and create alignment between business, IT and delivery teams. /li liYou can work from our Corda Hasselt or Ghent offices, combined with remote work. /li /ul h3What you need to succeed: /h3 ul liYou have at least 8 to 10 years of experience as a Project Manager within an IT or digital context, ideally in complex modernization or transformation programs. /li liYou are energized by delivering business value for your client. You critically assess priorities, impact and feasibility and engage stakeholders constructively on these topics. /li liYou are not conflict-averse: you dare to have difficult conversations, sharpen decisions and challenge stakeholders when needed to move programs forward. /li liYou have proven experience managing stakeholders in complex environments and know how to create alignment between business, IT, delivery teams and external partners. /li liYou are hands‑on capable of diving deeper into architecture, legacy environments, processes and dependencies when required. /li liExperience in the financial sector, such as banking or insurance, is a strong asset. /li liYou have a strong helicopter view without losing sight of the details. /li liYou communicate fluently with C-level stakeholders, management and delivery teams, translating complex topics into clear, well-founded and solution-driven messages. /li liCollaboration comes naturally to you; you continuously strive, together with the team and the client, for the best possible results. /li liYou can negotiate in a constructive way. /li liYou have excellent communication skills, towards the team, the customer and management. /li liYour experience in digital transformation, complex stakeholder environments and bridging business and IT enables you to make an immediate impact. /li /ul h3What are we offering: /h3 ul liWe ask a lot from you in terms of talent, but fortunately, you get a lot in return! Competencies and character are essential to us, alongside experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management to ensure that all employees can realize their potential. /li liYou will be starting at a Top Employer! /li liWe apply a fair compensation framework, where employees are rewarded based on their role, experience, and performance—regardless of gender or other non-work-related characteristics. Benefits include an electric car with a charging card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an attractive group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop, and the possibility to personalize your salary package through our Flex Reward Plan. /li liFlexible working hours and an excellent work-life balance. /li liA top team, where new ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Expect team events, happy hours, and legendary company parties. /li liTailored guidance: Throughout your career, our people managers will support you. You will have a point of contact, a personal coach, and a sparring partner. /li liContinuous learning: Through innovation centers, reading groups, knowledge-sharing meetings, hackathons, participation in conferences, and external training, we prioritize learning and development. /li liOpportunities for growth: Depending on your interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths. /li liHybrid working: You will work from our Cegeka office in Hasselt or Ghent), at our client in Brussel, combined with working from home. /li liWe value sustainability, striving for CO₂ neutrality through the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, society, and people. We foster an inclusive and diverse work environment, where everyone is valued and heard. /li liInterested in joining as a freelancer? No problem! We offer a competitive daily rate and numerous benefits. /li /ul pMarket‑compliant salary with attractive extra benefits. /p pFlexible working hours supporting your work/life balance. /p pCareer growth with horizontal and vertical development paths. /p pHybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently. /p pPersonal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners. /p pESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT. /p pCegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate. /p pTeam events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr