Program Manager

Programme Manager

Our client, a major player in the finance sector, is seeking a Programme Manager to join the team on a contract assignment running until June 2027. Candidates should have 10 years plus experience as a Programme Manager. English is the working language but French and / or Dutch language skills are highly desirable.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• agree on program objectives with management and stakeholders
• represent the client's and organisation's interests
• monitor the progress of the projects in the program
• provide the involved project managers with a program perspective (purpose and status)
• act as a sounding board for ideas and approaches to solving project issues that have program impacts
• identify and manage cross-project dependencies
• identify and manage program risks and issues
• monitor individual project progress, and support project-level activity when required
• estimation and follow-up of the program cost
• reporting towards line management and stakeholders
• adhere to policies and procedures defined by Compliance, Permanent Control and Operational Risk
• is the sponsor of the projects in the program
• is part of the steering committee of the program’s projects
• acts as escalation path for project managers in the project
• foresees budget for the program’s projects

Mandatory Experience

• Proven experience in the management of complex projects or a program of projects
• Very good knowledge of Project management methodologies and tools
• Strong organizational insight
• Familiar with various IT systems
• Proven experience in data migration, data mesh, reporting tools rationalization

Soft Skills

• Ability to see the overall picture (helicopter view) - strategic thinking
• Decision-making
• Strong communicator, diplomatic and customer-oriented
• Commercial awareness and customer-oriented
• Proactive
• Team spirit
• Management skills and the ability to motivate people
• Structured approach and goal-oriented