Freelance Programme Manager | International Expansion & Integration

Koda Tech; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Koda Tech in Brussels is seeking a Freelance Programme Manager to lead the integration of acquisitions and partnerships within a global expansion programme. You will work with senior leadership to shape the integration roadmap and ensure delivery across scope, budget and timelines.

The role requires experience managing complex transformation programmes, strong governance and executive communication, and hands-on use of Jira and MS Project. Hybrid work in Brussels is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Programme Management.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale business or technology transformation programmes.
• Experience managing acquisitions, integrations, partnerships or complex organisational change.
• Strong governance, stakeholder and executive communication skills.
• Experience working within regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Lean and Prince2 methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, MS Project and reporting tools.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial and operational data.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Define and execute strategic integration roadmaps.
• Lead complex transformation programmes from initiation through delivery.
• Manage programme governance, reporting and steering committees.
• Oversee business requirements, customer journeys and key programme deliverables.
• Identify and manage dependencies across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Coordinate stakeholders across business, compliance, risk and operational teams.
• Monitor programme performance, risks and mitigation plans.
• Drive successful delivery against agreed objectives, timelines and budgets.

Connaissances

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Leadership

Agile / Lean / Prince2

Outils

Jira

MS Project

Description du poste

Freelance Programme Manager | International Expansion & Integration | Brussels

We’re supporting a leading financial services organisation on a high-impact transformation programme focused on international growth, acquisitions and strategic partnerships.

This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping and delivering the integration roadmap for new businesses and partnerships, working directly with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the organisation.

If you enjoy complex transformation environments, executive stakeholder engagement and driving tangible business outcomes, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

As Programme Manager, you will be responsible for leading the strategic and operational integration of acquisitions and partnerships, ensuring successful delivery across scope, budget and timelines.

You’ll work closely with senior business leaders, transformation teams, compliance, risk and operational stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic integration roadmaps
• Lead complex transformation programmes from initiation through delivery
• Manage programme governance, reporting and steering committees
• Oversee business requirements, customer journeys and key programme deliverables
• Identify and manage dependencies across multiple projects and workstreams
• Coordinate stakeholders across business, compliance, risk and operational teams
• Monitor programme performance, risks and mitigation plans
• Drive successful delivery against agreed objectives, timelines and budgets

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years’ experience in Programme Management
• Proven track record delivering large-scale business or technology transformation programmes
• Experience managing acquisitions, integrations, partnerships or complex organisational change
• Strong governance, stakeholder and executive communication skills
• Experience working within regulated environments
• Strong understanding of Agile, Lean and Prince2 methodologies
• Hands-on experience with Jira, MS Project and reporting tools
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial and operational data
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Personal Attributes

• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Resilience under pressure
• A collaborative and flexible approach

Location & Contract

• Brussels (Hybrid)
• Freelance contract
• Initial contract until year-end with strong extension potential