Project Leader

maart 3, 2025

Our client is searching for a Project Leader. 

1. Context of the mission / Objective(s) of the job

Our client is actively searching a Project Leader to join our E2E Process & Change team within the department IT E2E Testing & Process.
The candidate will work on projects within Life/NL/EB/Corp. Client Division within our IT department. He/she will be responsible for leading the projects to their successful implementation (50%) and for the contribution of the improvement tracks in the framework of Project Management (50%).

This includes (but not exclusively):

  • Communication & synchronization with the business project leader & project board members.
  • Collaboration with the architecture teams & the team leaders of the different domains impacted or involved in the project for the scoping & estimation of the project.
  • Adequate communication & reporting to the management (both IT & Business) on the project progress.
  • Planning & follow-up of the project resources & deliverables
  • Negotiating the priorities, scope, schedule, budget and quality to achieve the best result
  • Anticipate the risks and problems of the project in order to ensure the successful completion of projects
  • Communicate to the process owner the difficulties and bottle necks in the management of the projects
  • Propose the possible improvement initiatives for the PM track (eg. Related to the estimation process, guidelines, standards, controls, etc.)
  • Follow-up the implementation of the new initiatives/improvements in the ongoing projects 
  • Promote the use of new initiatives among other members of the project
  • Provide regular feedback to the process owner on the status of the implementation of new initiaitives

2. Mission period

  • Expected Start date: April 2024
  • Duration: 12 months (Depending on project evolution, extension is possible)

3. Language requirement

Languages Speaking Reading Writing Mandatory
English 2 2 2 X
French/Dutch 2 2 2 X

1 = Basic – 2 = Good – 3 = Fluent

4. Localisation

Brussels centre.

5. Level of education required

University graduate or equivalent

6. Required Knowledge and Experience

Personal Skills (soft skills – intangible qualities or traits that enhance our interactions)

Mandatory Years

  • Analytical mindset – Mid-level (2 y – 5 y)
  • Autonomous
  • Detail oriented
  • Quality oriented
  • Client oriented
  • Structured 
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team, as well as independently and with minimal supervision
  • Fast learner

Business experience required (work experience)

Mandatory Years

  • Project management – Mid-level (2 y – 5 y)
  • Methodology (agile – PMI) – Mid-level (2 y – 5 y)
  • Business analysis – Mid-level (2 y – 5 y)

Technical experience required (hard skills related to physical or digital tools)

Mandatory Years

  • MS-office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) – Mid-level (2 y – 5 y)

Functional experience required (job experience in particular industry and in particular function)

Mandatory Years

  • Project leading – Mid-level (2 y – 5 y)

Preferable Years

  • Insurance or Finance sector / Application development – Junior (0 y – 2 y)
  • Insurance business knowledge

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Job specifications

ID: 9561

Duration: Expected Start date: April 2024 Duration: 12 months

Location: Brussels

Type: Freelance

Stijn De Keyser

IT Recruitment Consultant