Brussels: Transformation Project Lead for Finance & IT

NORRIQ Financial Services; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career Development Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Challenging Projects

Résumé du poste

A leading international consulting firm based in Brussels seeks a Project Leader to drive transformation projects in the Financial Services sector. The ideal candidate should have experience in project management, strong stakeholder communication skills, and a solid grasp of Agile methodologies. This role offers an impactful leadership opportunity within a collaborative culture, prioritizing professional growth and challenging projects.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in Project Leadership within Financial Services or complex IT environments.
• Proven track record of delivering business-driven and technology-enabled projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and development life cycles.

Responsabilités

• Lead projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and quality expectations.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones clearly to stakeholders.
• Drive project planning, prioritization, and resource coordination.

Connaissances

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Agile methodologies

Planning and Coordination

Interpersonal Skills

Formation

University degree or Professional Bachelor

Master’s degree in Information Science, Management, or Industrial Engineering

Outils

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Basic knowledge of SQL or data querying

Description du poste

Responsibilities

About The Job

Who We Are

NORRIQ is a leading international consulting firm headquartered in Denmark and Belgium, with 350+ consultants driving business transformation through technology. Our Financial Services practice includes 100+ specialists supporting banks, insurers, and financial institutions in navigating regulatory challenges, embracing emerging technologies, and meeting evolving client demands. We prioritize growth, innovation, and excellence, offering abundant opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

The Opportunity

NORRIQ is seeking an experienced Project Leader to support one of our clients in Brussels. In this role, you will lead mid-scale transformation initiatives, ensuring strong coordination between Business and IT, structured project governance, and high-quality delivery aligned with strategic objectives. You will act as the central point of accountability for planning, execution, communication, and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Governance

• Lead projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and quality expectations.
• Define objectives, priorities, and roadmaps in collaboration with Business and IT stakeholders.
• Establish clear governance, reporting structures, and decision-making processes.
• Provide regular, structured progress updates to Management and ensure stakeholder alignment.
  
  

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Ensure smooth collaboration between Business teams, IT, and external partners.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones in a clear and efficient manner.
• Facilitate workshops, steerco meetings, and alignment sessions.
• Build a strong team spirit and foster a collaborative working environment.
  
  

Planning & Delivery Oversight

• Drive project planning, prioritization, and resource coordination.
• Anticipate risks, remove blockers, and ensure continuous progress.
• Oversee acceptance testing phases and ensure readiness for implementation.
  
  

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure the quality and consistency of functional and technical deliverables.
• Contribute to process and application improvements across the organization.
• Maintain comprehensive and structured project documentation.
  
  

Your Profile

Experience

• 5 to 8 years of experience in Project Leadership within Financial Services, Insurance, or complex IT environments.
• Proven track record of delivering business-driven and technology-enabled projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and development life cycles.
  
  

Leadership & Organizational Skills

• Excellent planning, prioritization, and coordination capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders.
• Structured, proactive, and quality-driven mindset.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
  
  

Business & Delivery Understanding

• Experience managing requirement analysis, solution alignment, and testing coordination.
• Understanding of insurance or financial services processes is an asset.
• Familiarity with business architecture principles is a plus.
  
  

Technical Environment Awareness

• Comfortable working with IT teams and translating business needs into deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel).
• Basic knowledge of SQL or data querying is advantageous.
  
  

Education

• University degree or Professional Bachelor.
• Ideally a Master’s degree in Information Science, Management, or Industrial Engineering.
  
  

Languages

• English: Good to Fluent (mandatory).
• Dutch and/or French: Professional proficiency required (at least one mandatory).
  
  

Location

• Brussels city centre.
  
  

What We Offer

Impactful Leadership Role

Lead strategic initiatives within a key insurance environment where Business and IT transformation are closely intertwined.

Career Development

Opportunities to strengthen your leadership capabilities in a fast-growing international consulting firm.

Collaborative Culture

A pragmatic and entrepreneurial environment where initiative, ownership, and teamwork are highly valued.

Challenging Projects

Engagements that combine operational improvement, digital transformation, and stakeholder-driven change.

Why Join Us?

At NORRIQ, we believe successful transformation starts with strong leadership. If you are passionate about driving projects, aligning stakeholders, and delivering tangible results in complex environments, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.