Project Management Officer

Econocom Belgium; Tubeke; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Econocom Belgium is seeking an experienced IS/IT PMO Lead / Program Manager to drive and structure the organization’s project portfolio and digital transformation initiatives.

In this strategic role, you will establish and lead the PMO, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, aligned with business priorities, and executed according to best practices. You will oversee complex programs, collaborate with IT and business stakeholders, and mentor PMO teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in PMO leadership, program management, or project management.
• Strong experience implementing and managing PMO structures.
• Demonstrated expertise managing complex and large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience working in a regulated environment is required.
• Experience within the defense sector is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the IS/IT Project Management Office.
• Ensure the consistent application of project management methodologies across the organization.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve project and program management processes, tools, and templates.
• Develop governance frameworks and ensure adherence to corporate standards and best practices.
• Manage and oversee multiple concurrent projects and programs.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Prepare and maintain project dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.
• Drive prioritization and portfolio management in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate decision-making and escalation processes when needed.
• Serve as the strategic interface between business units and IT teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional and international teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and support PMO team members.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support organizational change management initiatives linked to digital transformation programs.
• Contribute to strategic planning and resource allocation activities.

Skills

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Agile/PM frameworks

People management

Job description

For one of our clients, we are looking for an experienced IS/IT PMO Lead / Program Manager to drive and structure the organization’s project portfolio and digital transformation initiatives.

In this strategic role, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently, aligned with business priorities, and executed according to best practices. You will act as a key link between business stakeholders and IT teams while overseeing complex programs and transformation initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the IS/IT Project Management Office.
• Ensure the consistent application of project management methodologies across the organization.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve project and program management processes, tools, and templates.
• Develop governance frameworks and ensure adherence to corporate standards and best practices.

Program & Project Management

• Manage and oversee multiple concurrent projects and programs.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Prepare and maintain project dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.
• Drive prioritization and portfolio management in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate decision-making and escalation processes when needed.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Serve as the strategic interface between business units and IT teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional and international teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and support PMO team members.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support organizational change management initiatives linked to digital transformation programs.
• Contribute to strategic planning and resource allocation activities.

Profile

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in PMO leadership, program management, or project management.
• Strong experience implementing and managing PMO structures.
• Demonstrated expertise managing complex and large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience working in a regulated environment is required.
• Experience within the defense sector is considered a strong asset.

Skills

• Excellent leadership and people management abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Experience with project and program management frameworks such as PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent methodologies.

Languages

• French: Native or equivalent level
• English: Full Professional working proficiency
• Dutch : Conversational

Location

• Tubize and Herstal (Belgium)

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape and lead a PMO function with significant strategic impact.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across business and IT.
• Contribute to complex projects within a highly structured and innovative environment.