Program Manager Grid Projects,

Elia Group; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Year-end bonus

Company car or mobility budget

Insurance package for family

Elia shares (discount)

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Elia Group is seeking a Program Manager Grid Projects to lead one or more large-scale infrastructure programs in Flanders and beyond. You will define strategy, coordinate multi‑department stakeholders and manage the full project lifecycle from planning to initial operation, ensuring value, safety and timely delivery.

You will champion a high‑performing program team, report progress to the Grid Projects Manager and drive budgets, schedules and resource needs with the PMO to meet strategic

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing infrastructure or technical projects.
• Master’s degree in industrial or civil engineering.
• Fluent Dutch with strong English and French.
• PMI/PMP certification or equivalent.
• Strong people management and leadership across matrix structures.
• Experience in planning, resource, financial, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsabilités

• Define, manage and coordinate the portfolio of strategic infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the full lifecycle: conceptual phases, planning, engineering, permitting, procurement, construction and operation.
• Define strategy and budgets with internal departments CMS, Procurement, Grid Relations and External Relations.
• Establish portfolio budgets, schedules and resource needs with the PMO.
• Report to the Manager Grid Projects on structure and progress.
• Lead and develop the program team and act as the main contact for the program.
• Ensure delivery within budget and schedule and in line with safety, environmental and quality standards.

Connaissances

People management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Financial management

Risk management

Communications

Dutch English French

Formation

Master’s degree in industrial or civil engineering

Outils

PMI/PMP certification

Description du poste

Excited to work 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 your talented colleagues, 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.

Program Manager Grid Projects

Requisition ID 11359

Posting Start Date 13/08/2026

Build the future of the high-voltage grid in Flanders

A well-developed electricity grid is essential to sustain and further grow Belgian prosperity for both households and businesses. This need is reinforced by the current transition towards a low-carbon society and the geopolitical context of increased European energy independence.

As transmission system operator and developer of the high-voltage grid, Elia plays a key role. The Grid Projects North department is responsible for delivering investment projects aimed at expanding the high-voltage grid in Flanders. This includes projects for connecting industrial customers, strengthening transformation substations towards distribution system operators, and reinforcing the underlying transmission grid.

The overall investment portfolio for Flanders is regionally divided into four portfolios.

Our investment portfolio is growing significantly in the coming years, with a strong focus on timely delivery for society, a cost-conscious approach and safety as the highest priority for all stakeholders.

Function

The Program Manager is responsible for one or more programs. He/she is accountable for defining, managing, coordinating, administratively monitoring and communicating the portfolio of strategic infrastructure projects (= program). This responsibility spans the full lifecycle conceptual phases, planning, engineering, permitting and public acceptance, procurement, construction and initial operation.

Transversal collaboration and portfolio steering

• You define the required strategy and follow-up together with internal departments Customers Market & Systems (CMS), Procurement, Grid Relations and External Relations.
• In collaboration with the PMO, you establish portfolio budgets, schedules and resource needs.
• You define the permitting strategy and coordinate the activities required to obtain permits, in collaboration with the program Grid Relations Officer.
• You report to the Manager Grid Projects on program structure and governance and, once needs are validated, on project definition and progress.

Leadership and accountability for the program team

• You take a leadership role in building and guiding a high-performing program team.
• You further develop expertise by sharing experience and lessons learned across the program.
• You act as the face and primary point of contact for the program.
• You hold overall accountability for delivering the program within budget and schedule and in line with safety, environmental and quality standards.

Your Profile

• Minimum 8 years’ experience managing infrastructure or technical projects
• Master’s degree in industrial or civil engineering
• Fluent Dutch with good command of English and French
• Experience in project management (PMI/PMP certification or equivalent)
• Strong people management skills, both hierarchical and matrix-based
• Experience in planning, resource management, financial management and risk management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (internal and external)

Offer

• Salary a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, year-end vouchers as well as bonuses based on individual and group results.
• Insurance group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care insurance for the whole family.
• Vacation you will be entitled to 20 vacation days, 12 additional vacation days and 3 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
• Communication you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
• Mobility we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
• Interest subsidies after you have been with Elia for 5 years, Elia Engineering will be able to offer you a subsidy to reduce the interest charges on your mortgage loan. This will only be possible if the mortgage loan was taken out when you were already an Elia employee.
• Elia shares Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Location

Léon Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussels

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits

• A job full of variety with a top employer 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 further develop your knowledge and skills.
• Focus on personal growth and well‑being at work Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost. At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well‑being is central.
• Development opportunities for a challenging career At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
• A diverse team of passionate colleagues 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.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!