About the mission
We are looking for a Project Leader for the GAS 5 project in Ghent, responsible for the project's development, vision, and coordination. The role involves managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing risk analyses.
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Overview
The City of Ghent is starting the implementation of the new GAS 5 project (Municipal Administrative Sanctions). This project aims for a more efficient and transparent handling of administrative sanctions regarding speed violations in zone 30 and zone 50. As Project Leader GAS 5, you are responsible for the complete development, vision, and coordination of this project within the strategic phase. You lead the process from concept to implementation and ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements during the project's preparation. Special attention will be given to establishing a solid and efficient software system for the smooth processing of findings, while ensuring adherence to public procurement regulations.Key Responsibilities
Develop and monitor a detailed project plan with clear objectives, milestones, and deadlines
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (legal service and knowledge management, Mobility Company, Police, District09, Department of Finance, prosecutor's office, etc.) in steering committee and (sub)project groups
Monitor budget, planning, and quality standards
Report to the director and, if necessary, to the college of mayor and aldermen and the municipal council
Develop risk analyses and implement corrective measures
Ensure clear communication and reporting to all stakeholders
Skills & Experience
Demonstrable experience as a Project Leader in infrastructure projects or development projectsDemonstrable experience in project management techniques and tools (risk management, issue management, etc.)
Demonstrable knowledge of MS Project, MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel).
Demonstrable knowledge and experience with ITIL.
Demonstrable experience with terminology, organization, roles, and processes of project management methodology (e.g., Prince2, PMBok, etc.), preferably demonstrated by certification. Able to transfer expert knowledge on the subject.
Languages
Language requirement: Dutch at European CEFR level C2.Additional Info
Preferred start date: 01/04/2026Preferred end date: 12/07/2027
Number requested: 1
Assignment type: Framework contract 2022 - 2027 (Lot 1)
What you'll do
- Opstellen en opvolgen van een gedetailleerd projectplan met duidelijke doelstellingen, mijlpalen en deadlines
- Coördineren van interne en externe betrokkenen (juridisch dienst en kennisbeheer, Mobiliteitsbedrijf, Politie, District09, Departement Financiën, parket,…) in stuurgroep en (sub)projectgroepen
- Bewaken van budget, planning en kwaliteitsnormen
- Rapporteren aan directeur en desgevallend het college van burgemeester en schepenen en de gemeenteraad
- Uitwerken van risicoanalyses en implementeren van corrigerende maatregelen
- Zorgen voor heldere communicatie en rapportering naar alle stakeholders
What we're looking for
- Aantoonbare ervaring al Projectleider in infrastructuurprojecten of ontwikkelingsprojecten
- Aantoonbare ervaring met projectbeheerstechnieken en tools kunnen hanteren (risicobeheer, issuebeheer, …)
- Aantoonbare kennis van MS Project, MS Office (Powerpoint, Excel).
- Aantoonbare kennis en ervaring met ITIL.
- Aantoonbare ervaring met terminologie, organisatie, rollen en processen van de PM methodologie (bv.Prince2, PMBok, …), bij voorkeur aangetoond door certificatie.
Skills
- MS Project
- MS Office
- ITIL