Senior Portfolio- en programma manager

Senior Portfolio & Program Manager

Brussels, Belgium
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12-month assignment – Full time (starting January 2026)

Are you an experienced
leader in digital transformation and strategic program delivery
? We're looking for a
Senior Portfolio & Program Manager
to drive a major modernization initiative within the Belgian public sector — an ambitious program that combines innovation, collaboration, and social impact.

This mission focuses on the evolution of the
EGOV 3.0 platform
, which centralizes data on professional activities and administrative processes across Belgium. It also includes the development of an advanced
fraud prevention and compliance solution
, designed to enhance early detection, automate enforcement, and promote fair competition.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex, high-impact transformation programs from strategy to execution.
• Coordinate multiple project streams, ensuring alignment with business goals and on-time delivery.
• Report to senior management on progress, risks, and strategic priorities.
• Foster strong collaboration between internal teams (business & IT) and external institutional partners.
• Oversee quarterly PI-planning sessions, prioritizing epics and PBIs to achieve maximum value delivery.
• Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Solid experience in
  portfolio or program management
  within large-scale or public-sector transformations.
• Proven success managing
  complex digital initiatives
  (minimum annual scope around €2M).
• Expertise in
  change management
  and the rollout of enterprise IT solutions.
• Strong grasp of
  program governance
  , risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Familiarity with
  Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  and
  Microsoft Azure DevOps
  .
• Understanding of
  business, application, and technical architecture
  principles.
• Knowledge of the
  Belgian social security ecosystem
  is a strong plus.

Your Strengths

• Inspirational leader and trusted advisor.
• Excellent communicator and skilled negotiator.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
• Collaborative and empathetic team player.
• Fluent in
  Dutch or French
  (native level), with good comprehension of the other language.