Project Manager

Job Title: IT Project Manager – Architecture & Governance

Location: Brussels, Belgium(Hybrid)

Duration: Long Term Assignment

Languages: English, Any EU Language is highly preferred

Context:

The Directorate-General is strengthening its Architecture governance to ensure coherence, interoperability and alignment of digital initiatives with the European Commission's IT strategy and architecture standards.

Role Overview:

The role focused on end-to-end project management of architecture-related initiatives, ensuring coordination, planning, and delivery across teams.

Rather than contributing to architecture design, the position ensured that architectural topics were well-governed, aligned, and executed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Led and managed architecture-related projects and governance initiatives from planning to delivery

Defined scope, timelines, priorities, and deliverables for architecture streams

Established and managed an Architecture Board (agenda, planning, decision tracking, follow-up)

Coordinated stakeholders across multiple teams, ensuring alignment and progress

Monitored project milestones, risks, dependencies, and budget (if applicable)

Ensured clear reporting and communication towards leadership and key stakeholders

Drove standardization of processes, tools, and ways of working across architectural teams

Identified bottlenecks and ensured timely escalation and resolution

Requirements:

Profile:-

Experience as an IT Project Manager / PMO / Delivery Manager

Previous exposure to IT Architecture (Solution / Application / Enterprise)

Strong ability to drive planning, execution, and follow-up across complex environments

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to coordinate multiple streams and ensure delivery under tight timelines

Structured, proactive, and results-oriented mindset

Nice to Have:-

First experience setting up or managing governance structures

Experience in transformation or multi-team environments

Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models