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Projectleider PMO - D

Location
Belgium
Work mode
Hybrid
Contract
Contract · Senior
Closed
9 Mar 2026

This mission closed on 9 Mar 2026.

It stays online for reference, but it no longer takes applications.

About the mission

We are looking for a Project Leader PMO - D to join our Project Management Office team in the ICT pillar. The role involves leading project teams, providing support to application owners, and ensuring project results are achieved within agreed norms. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management, particularly in infrastructure and development projects.

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Overview

We are looking for a Project Leader PMO - D to join our Project Management Office (PMO) team in the ICT pillar. This team manages a wide range of applications, from small to large, administrative to technical applications, primarily using recent open-source technologies. Many applications are developed in-house, and the analysis and development work is carried out by approximately 50 externally hired profiles. The development teams work according to the Agile philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead the PMO team to ensure the smooth operation of the development teams.
Provide professional support to application owners and administrators within your portfolio.
Document and disseminate best practices and knowledge related to project management within your section and various development teams.
Shape the development teams and guide them substantively.
Regularly report back within your team and to the management, ensuring quality of delivered performances while adhering to existing guidelines and regulations (e.g., information security, legal obligations, internal quality standards).
Define and plan projects with clients, refining tools for communication, monitoring, and reporting to provide clear guidance for project execution.
Assemble project teams to realize projects, ensuring project results are achieved within agreed time, quality, and budget norms.
Report on project progress and results to keep management informed of any changes in the project plan.
Support application owners, administrators, and other stakeholders in managing projects from concept to realization, including monitoring external service providers and internal change management.
Ensure clear scope definition (minimum viable product) while monitoring both functional and non-functional requirements.
Responsible for the transfer of project operations to the organization to ensure successful implementation and sustainable continuation of project results.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Project Leader in infrastructure or development projects - Must have (8 years, senior)
Proven experience in coordinating and following up a portfolio of (custom) IT projects within an agile environment - Must have (4 years, mid)
Proven experience in facilitating and coaching (IT) teams - Must have (8 years, senior)
Proven experience in continuously seeking process improvements and stimulating the team - Must have (8 years, senior)
Proven experience with PM methodology terminology, organization, roles, and processes (e.g., Prince2, PMBok), preferably certified - Must have
Proven project experience regarding AI tracks - Must have
Certification in PM methodologies such as Prince2 - Must have
Knowledge of interpretation and implementation of ISO27k/NIS2 - Must have
Knowledge regarding Government Contracts - Must have
Proven experience working for the Flemish Government - Should have (3 years, junior)
Proven experience with project management techniques and tools (risk management, issue management, etc.) - Should have
Proven knowledge and experience with ITIL - Should have
Proven knowledge of MS Project, MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) - Should have

Languages

Dutch - Native (C2) - Required
English - Very good (C1) - Required
French - Good (B2) - Required

Additional Info

This position runs for 3 years and can be extended annually with possible indexation.
Working hours: Day
Estimated number of hours per person: 3200
Employment percentage: 100
Remote work possible.

What you'll do

  • Lead the PMO team to ensure the smooth operation of the development teams
  • Provide professional support to application owners and administrators within your portfolio
  • Document and disseminate best practices and knowledge related to project management within your section and various development teams
  • Shape the development teams and guide them substantively
  • Regularly report back within your team and to the management, ensuring quality of delivered performances while adhering to existing guidelines and regulations
  • Define and plan projects with clients, refining tools for communication, monitoring, and reporting
  • Assemble project teams to realize projects, ensuring project results are achieved within agreed time, quality, and budget norms
  • Report on project progress and results to keep management informed of any changes in the project plan
  • Support application owners, administrators, and other stakeholders in managing projects from concept to realization
  • Ensure clear scope definition while monitoring both functional and non-functional requirements
  • Responsible for the transfer of project operations to the organization

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience as a Project Leader in infrastructure or development projects
  • Proven experience in coordinating and following up a portfolio of (custom) IT projects within an agile environment
  • Proven experience in facilitating and coaching (IT) teams
  • Proven experience in continuously seeking process improvements and stimulating the team
  • Proven experience with PM methodology terminology, organization, roles, and processes (e.g., Prince2, PMBok), preferably certified
  • Proven project experience regarding AI tracks
  • Certification in PM methodologies such as Prince2
  • Knowledge of interpretation and implementation of ISO27k/NIS2
  • Knowledge regarding Government Contracts
  • Proven experience working for the Flemish Government
  • Proven experience with project management techniques and tools (risk management, issue management, etc.)
  • Proven knowledge and experience with ITIL
  • Proven knowledge of MS Project, MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Team Facilitation and Coaching
  • Process Improvement
  • PM Methodologies (Prince2, PMBok)
  • AI Project Experience
  • PM Methodology Certification
  • ISO27k/NIS2 Knowledge
  • Government Contracts Knowledge
  • Flemish Government Experience
  • Project Management Techniques
  • ITIL Knowledge
  • MS Project and MS Office Knowledge