Our client, a leading player in the energy infrastructure sector, is seeking an experienced Program Management Officer (PMO) to support the delivery of a major international infrastructure program. The role forms part of a large-scale strategic investment portfolio focused on expanding and modernizing critical energy networks across Europe.
As PMO, you will join a team of project controls and program management professionals, playing a central role in ensuring effective governance, planning, reporting, budget control, risk management, and coordination across the program. You will work closely with Program Managers, Project Leaders, Engineers, Subject Matter Experts, and other key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, maintain, and continuously improve the program management framework, including governance, reporting, budget, schedule, and risk management processes.
- Support the development and management of integrated baselines covering scope, schedule, and budget.
- Consolidate budget forecasts, cost estimates, and contingency provisions while monitoring variances and trends.
- Facilitate risk and opportunity management activities and support mitigation planning.
- Coordinate schedule management activities, including planning, monitoring milestones, and managing dependencies.
- Develop clear and consistent reporting for management and governance bodies to support decision-making.
- Ensure traceability between objectives, baseline plans, progress, risks, changes, and decisions.
- Coordinate PMO activities and stakeholders, monitor bottlenecks, and foster effective collaboration across the program.
Profile
- Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project or program management environments.
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure, engineering, construction, or CAPEX projects is a strong advantage.
- PMI/PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with a structured, results-driven mindset.
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and capable of working effectively in complex environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English and either Dutch or French, with a working knowledge of the second national language.
- Knowledge of project controls and planning tools such as Primavera P6, SAP, Power BI, and risk management methodologies is an advantage.
Practical Information
- Location: Brussels region.
- Hybrid working model with approximately 2 days onsite per week.
- Candidates who require a work permit must already possess valid authorization to work and reside in Belgium.
