We are looking for an IT Project Manager: Rapid Development, Automation & Application Governance
Context & Environment
Our client is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to strengthen its local IT team. Our IT department supports the Financial Services business in Belgium and Luxembourg by delivering and managing business-critical applications, enabling digital transformation and ensuring compliance with the Group IT standards. With the increasing adoption of AI, automation (n8n), Python and rapid development technologies, we are expanding our local application landscape. This creates opportunities for innovation and efficiency, while also requiring stronger IT governance, security and sustainable application management. Role Description As IT Project Manager, you will lead multiple IT initiatives focused on automation, rapid application development and the transition of locally developed solutions (VM0) into formally managed applications (VM4). You will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, IT teams and external partners, ensuring solutions are delivered efficiently, securely and in line with company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Delivery: Plan, coordinate and deliver multiple IT projects, from initiation through go-live.
- Automation & Innovation: Drive initiatives involving AI, n8n, Python and other rapid development technologies.
- Application Governance: Coordinate the transition of local applications (VM0) into compliant, centrally governed applications (VM4).
- Security & Compliance: Ensure solutions comply with the company IT architecture, security and governance standards.
- Stakeholder Management: Coordinate business stakeholders, IT teams and external suppliers while managing timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies.
- Operational Transition: Ensure proper handover into operations, including application support, maintenance and lifecycle management.
- Standards & Guidelines: Contribute to defining practical guidelines for the secure and compliant use of rapid development technologies.
Your Profile
- Proven experience in IT project management and application delivery.
- Good understanding of application lifecycle management, IT governance and security.
- Affinity with automation, AI and modern development technologies.
- Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
- Ability to combine structured project delivery with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
- Comfortable working in a corporate IT environment with multiple stakeholders.
