Project Manager (Decision Maker) - Insurance - Brussels

Michael Page International (Belgium); Brussel; Sur place; EUR 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Michael Page International (Belgium) seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Transformation Office and drive strategic digital and business transformation initiatives. You will own projects from scoping to adoption, managing budgets, timelines, and KPIs while influencing senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and 10+ years in project management, with a strong track record in large-scale change and fluency in Dutch, French, and English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Management, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Project or Program Management.
• Experience delivering large-scale transformation or IT-driven change.
• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English.

Responsabilités

• Lead transformation projects from scoping and business case development to delivery and adoption.
• Define scope, requirements, objectives, budgets, timelines, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Own project outcomes, manage priorities, risks, and dependencies throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timelines with business value realization.
• Monitor performance with KPIs and report to senior management.
• Build relationships with sponsors and cross-functional teams; lead steering committees; influence stakeholders.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Ownership & accountability

Delivery-focused

Autonomous working

Cross-functional leadership

Team collaboration

Formation

Master's degree in Business/Management/IT

Description du poste

• A key role within a strategic transformation environment.
• Exposure to large-scale business and digital transformation initiatives.

About Our Client

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Transformation Office and lead strategic digital and business transformation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact projects at the intersection of technology, customer experience, operational excellence, and organizational change. More than a traditional project management position, this role requires a true project owner. The successful candidate will be expected to take accountability for decisions, drive alignment across stakeholders, challenge where necessary, and ensure projects deliver measurable business value from conception through implementation.

Job Description

Project Leadership & Ownership

• Lead transformation projects from initial scoping and business case development through to successful delivery and adoption.
• Define project scope, requirements, objectives, budgets, timelines, and success criteria in collaboration with business stakeholders and Business Analysts.
• Take full ownership of project outcomes, making informed decisions and managing priorities, risks, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timelines while maintaining a strong focus on business value realization.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs and provide structured reporting to senior management.

Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Build strong relationships with sponsors, business leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and lead steering committees, facilitating discussions and driving decision-making.
• Influence, challenge, and align stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive and C-level management.
• Foster collaboration between business and technology teams to support successful transformation outcomes.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation Excellence

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of project management standards, methodologies, and governance practices.
• Share knowledge and best practices across the organization.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Play an active role in strengthening project delivery capabilities across the business.

The Successful Applicant

• Master's degree in Business, Management, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Project or Program Management.
• Strong track record delivering complex transformation, digital, or business change projects.
• Experience operating within large and complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong affinity with digital technologies and IT-driven transformation.
• Expertise in project management methodologies, risk management, business case development, and governance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Structured, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Confident decision-maker who takes responsibility for outcomes.
• Comfortable working autonomously while influencing senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, resilient, and delivery-focused.
• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English

What's on Offer

• A key role within a strategic transformation environment.
• Exposure to large-scale business and digital transformation initiatives.