Project Manager

Isabel NV; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Coaching & development

Annual bonus

Meal vouchers

Mobility options (MOBI)

Top Employer

Job summary

Isabel NV in Belgium seeks an experienced Project/Program Manager to define strategy, govern scope, and drive delivery across multiple ICT projects. You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage risk, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Fluency in English and Dutch or French is required, with a track record in regulated sectors. The role offers hybrid work, coaching, development paths, and a collaborative culture within a human-sized Belgian company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of customer facing program or project management experience in ICT.
• Certification as project manager (Prince2, PMI, …).
• Fluent in English and Dutch or French (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives, scope and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into actionable project plans aligned with goals.
• Manage demand, governance, and supply to align responsibilities.
• Lead project execution and coordinate delivery across teams.
• Assess risks and incidents and resolve issues quickly to limit impact.
• Enforce a clear change management process to prevent scope creep.
• Report progress, KPIs, and decisions to Steerco and stakeholders.
• Propose solutions to unlock bottlenecks and ensure organizational requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Leadership

Risk Management

Change Management

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Let's shape the future of finance - together

At Isabel, we believe that real innovation happens when people and ideas connect

That's why we're building more than technology, we're building an ecosystem.

One where every voice counts, and where your work can truly make a difference.

We're looking for curious minds and collaborative builders. People who believe success means growing together, learning from each other, and challenging the status quo.

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

What you'll do

• Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into actionable project plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Manage demand, governance, and supply to keep all stakeholders aligned on their responsibilities in delivering the project.
• Lead project execution and coordinate delivery activities across all involved teams.
• Assess and manage the risks and incidents related to the delivery of your project and sub- projects and solve issues quickly and efficiently to limit the impact and/or risks.
• Prevent scope creep by enforcing a clear 'change management process'.
• Be on top of each track to be able to properly report on progress, KPI's, decision taking and drive Steerco for appropriate information & decision processes.
• Actively contribute to the realization of the project, propose adequate solutions to unlock bottlenecks, supervise, and validate every aspect of the projects to have them meet the organizational requirements, in line with the methodology and the quality standards agreed amongst stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration to maintain a good relationship with all internal and external stakeholders concerned.
• Report to stakeholders such as Steerco, Executive Sponsors, Isabel Mgt & Board.

Requirements

What makes you a great fit

You'll have to combine strong Project Management skills, product knowledge and strong stakeholder management to be able to meet business objectives and customer expectations.

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration).
• At least 10 years of experience as a customer facing program or project manager for large and complex ICT projects, preferably in financial or telco sector.
• A certification as project manager of an industry recognized organization (Prince2, PMI, …).
• Good command of English & Dutch or French (both written and spoken).
• Proven experience in driving complex projects/programs and rescuing difficult projects.
• Previous experience within highly regulated industries (banks, telco's, insurance, …) and/or closely scrutinized projects (EU-commission, NATO, …).
• At ease in driving teams under indirect supervision.
• Decisive
• Negotiating skills: experience in both internal and client-facing environments.
• Excellent communication tailored to diverse audiences (technical, executive, client).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and expectation management.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and organizational change.

Why join us

At Isabel, we offer more than a job, we offer a place to grow, contribute, and thrive.

• A human-sized Belgian company (250 people) where your ideas and impact matter
• 50% hybrid work, flexible hours, and autonomy to manage your time
• Coaching, training, and tailored development paths for every career stage
• A flat, collaborative structure with real ownership and cross-functional work
• Competitive rewards: Flex Income Plan, annual bonus, insurance, meal vouchers
• A strong engagement culture and inclusive mindset
• Easy mobility options: our MOBI strategy supports flexible, low-footprint commuting, whether by bike, public transport, or electric car
• Professional gatherings that encourage collaboration and networking, as well as fun and purposeful activities led by our BeFun team
• A certified Top Employer with 30 years of tech leadership and ambition

Ready to join us?

Your voice, your vision, and your impact all have a place here.

Let's shape smarter solutions and a stronger digital economy. Together.