Strategic IT Transformation Program Lead

About

Our client is seeking a seasoned professional to lead a strategic IT transformation program focused on large-scale system modernization. This role involves driving the delivery of business-critical initiatives and managing multiple teams within a complex, multifaceted organizational environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of a strategic IT transformation program.
• Lead and coach two project teams of varying sizes to ensure qualitative and timely results.
• Oversee project planning, scope, budget, and deadlines while proactively mitigating risks.
• Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technical development teams.
• Challenge business requirements and technical estimations to optimize project outcomes.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and support sprint planning in a hybrid project leadership capacity.
• Navigate complex decision-making processes and manage diverse stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

• You bring 8+ years of experience in IT project management within software development environments.
• You have a proven track record working in large-scale, complex enterprise or public sector organizations.
• You possess extensive experience in end-to-end delivery of business-critical software projects.
• You bring deep knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• You have experience leading, coaching, and motivating multidisciplinary teams.
• You possess strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at various levels.
• You're proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable challenging both business and technical viewpoints.
• You are fluent in Dutch with professional proficiency in English.

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of Azure cloud environments.

Offer

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Long-term project
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brugge
• Working model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite on Wednesdays and Fridays)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers