Freelance Project Manager IT

adesso1; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance setup

Job summary

adesso Belgium is seeking a freelance Project Manager to drive end-to-end software delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, balance scope, timelines and budgets, and ensure client satisfaction through agile and hybrid approaches.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in IT project management, strong communication, and fluency in Dutch, French and English, plus PMP/Prince2/Scrum Master certs. A flexible freelance setup is offered in a collaborative Belgium hub.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years as a Project Manager in IT/software development.
• Proven experience with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Strong affinity with software engineering (cloud, APIs, microservices).
• Experience in consultancy or enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, results-driven mindset.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English.
• Certifications such as PMP, Prince2 or Scrum Master.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software development projects.
• Define and manage scope, planning, budget and risks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (devs, QA, architects).
• Manage stakeholders (clients, internal teams, Mgmt).
• Facilitate Agile processes (Scrum, Kanban or hybrid).
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues proactively.
• Report on progress, quality and deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes.

Skills

Agile delivery

Hybrid delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cloud software engineering affinity

Multilingual: Dutch, French, English

PM/Prince2/Scrum Master certs

Tools

Azure

AWS

APIs & Microservices

Job description

About the role

As a Project Manager within the Software Engineering Practice, you will be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of software development projects. You operate at the intersection of business and technology, ensuring teams remain focused, efficient, and aligned with project goals.

You play a key role in ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.

Your profile

• 5–10 years of experience as a Project Manager in IT/software development
• Proven experience with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Strong affinity with software engineering (cloud, APIs, microservices, etc.)
• Experience in consultancy or enterprise environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and results-driven mindset
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English
• Certifications such as PMP, Prince2, or Scrum Master

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software development projects
• Define and manage scope, planning, budget, and risks
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (developers, QA, architects, etc.)
• Manage stakeholders (clients, internal teams, and management)
• Facilitate Agile processes (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches)
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues proactively
• Report on progress, quality, and deliverables
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery processes within the practice

Nice to have

• Experience with Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms
• Technical background in software development

Why join adesso Belgium?

• Work in an international group with strong local expertise in Belgium.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted, compliant, reusable data products.
• Flexible freelance setup with the support of a growing adesso Belgium community.

Interested?

Are you the freelance Project Manager we are looking for? Send us your CV and availability, and we will get in touch soon.