Defence Transformation Lead — Belgium SIMCEN Programme

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Leopoldsburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social security contributions

Statutory annual leave entitlement

Public holiday entitlement x 10 days

Reimbursement of commuting costs

End-of-year bonus / 13th month

Company car or mobility budget

Company mobile phone and laptop

Home-working allowances

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Transition and Transformation Manager for the Belgian Land Forces Simulation Centre (SIMCEN) near Leopoldsburg, Belgium. The role leads a major defence transformation to a new operating model, coordinating mobilisation, dependencies, governance and stakeholder engagement to deliver lasting value.

This is a full-time fixed-term contract for 2 years, with travel to additional Babcock and customer sites.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex transformation, transition or change programmes within defence, government or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience managing programme mobilisation, governance and delivery activities.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and manage complex dependencies.
• Experience producing senior-level programme reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience across multidisciplinary teams.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Belgian SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leading the transition from the current authority-delivered model to the new operating model.
• Coordinating mobilisation activities across multiple programme workstreams.
• Managing programme dependencies, risks and interrelated transformation activities.
• Developing and maintaining transition governance, reporting and performance frameworks.
• Driving stakeholder engagement to ensure successful programme implementation and operational readiness.

Skills

Dutch language proficiency

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent experience

Project Management Professional certification

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Transition and Transformation Manager for the Belgian Land Forces Simulation Centre (SIMCEN) near Leopoldsburg, Belgium. The role leads a major defence transformation to a new operating model, coordinating mobilisation, dependencies, governance and stakeholder engagement to deliver lasting value.

This is a full-time fixed-term contract for 2 years, with travel to additional Babcock and customer sites.