Program Management Officer - Nautilus (SRQ112048)

TiTANS België; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elia Group is expanding its Large Projects division and seeks a PMO to support the Nautilus interconnector program with Belgium and the UK. You will establish an integrated program management approach, focusing on budget, schedule, risk management and governance, reporting to senior stakeholders.

You will report to the Program Manager and work with Project Leaders, engineers and other PMO specialists to ensure timely delivery and transparent decision-making across the program.

Qualifications

• At least five years of project or program management experience.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or CAPEX projects is an asset.
• PMI/PMP certification is an asset.
• Fluent in English and Dutch or French; strong written/spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain and improve the program management framework for budget, schedule, risk and governance.
• Consolidate baselines; manage cost forecasts and risk provisions with clear insights.
• Facilitate risk, schedule management and program reporting to governance bodies.
• Coordinate PMO experts; promote collaboration across the program team.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Proactive

Clear communication

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in finance/engineering

PMI/PMP qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Excited to work on a project for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape? The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this?

As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with other Contingent Workers and ELIA staff, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

To help Belgium and Europe achieve their energy-transition ambitions, Elia is expanding its high-voltage grid, both onshore and offshore. Within the Large Projects division, the Program Management Officer (PMO) supports the successful delivery of major infrastructure program. Elia is looking for a PMO for the Nautilus project, the 2nd interconnector between Belgium and Great Britain, being developed jointly with National Grid Ventures.

You will join a team of Program Management Officers and specialists in schedule and risk management. As Program Management Officer (PMO), you will play a key role in establishing and operating an integrated program management approach, with a strong focus on budget, schedule, risk, reporting and the coordination of PMO activities.

You will report functionally to the Program Manager, who holds overall responsibility for the relevant infrastructure program. You will work closely with Project Leaders, Project Engineers, technical experts and other program stakeholders.

Depending on the program's needs, you will coordinate or functionally manage PMO experts. You will organise and lead regular follow-up on priorities, emerging challenges and bottlenecks, creating transparency, encouraging collaboration and helping the team identify and implement timely solutions.

The most important responsibilities of the PMO in this context are to:

• define, maintain and continuously improve the program management framework, including standards and processes for budget, schedule, risk management, reporting and governance;
• support the definition, approval and management of integrated baselines for scope, schedule and budget, ensuring coherence and traceability across all control domains;
• consolidate budget estimates, cost forecasts and risk provisions, and provide clear insight into variances and trends;
• facilitate risk and opportunity management, proactively identify potential issues and support the team with timely mitigation or corrective actions;
• facilitate schedule management, including the development, integration and maintenance of the program schedule and the monitoring of key milestones and dependencies;
• develop and manage clear, consistent program reporting for management and governance bodies, supporting transparent and fact-based decision-making;
• ensure traceability between program objectives, approved baselines, progress, risks, changes and decisions;
• coordinate PMO experts and activities, align priorities, monitor bottlenecks and promote constructive collaboration across the program team.

Requirements:

• You hold a master’s degree in a financial, business or technical field, such as business engineering or engineering;
• You have at least five years of relevant experience in project or program management. Experience in large-scale infrastructure or CAPEX projects is a strong asset; Completion of a PMI/PMP course or an equivalent project management qualification is an asset.
• You combine strong organizational skills with a results-oriented approach and the ability to set priorities and act on them;
• You are proactive and solution-oriented, remain effective under pressure and are comfortable addressing complex challenges;
• You communicate clearly and convincingly, both orally and in writing, and can translate complex information into concise management insights;
• You are a collaborative team player who motivates others and creates impact through a positive, constructive and connecting approach;
• You are fluent in English and Dutch or French, with a good working knowledge of French/Dutch.
• Knowledge of planning and enterprise tools such as Primavera P6 and SAP, reporting tools such as Power BI, and risk management methodologies is an asset

Additional information:

• Location: Monnoyer
• Onsite 2 days

Important: for non-EU candidates, please present candidates who comply with the following criteria:

• Possess a work permit allowing the individual to work in Belgium.
• Hold a valid residence permit confirming the right of residence in Belgium.

There’s something electric in the air with this this mission!

What makes this mission attractive?

• An interesting project at the reference within the energy sector: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to demonstrate your skills and develop further your competences within this project.
• Focus on well-being at work: we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
• A diverse team of co-workers: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!