Project Manager – Infrastructure & Telecom Deployment (6 months)

Pauwels Consulting; Mechelen; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pauwels Consulting is seeking a delivery-focused Project Manager to lead feeder infrastructure deployment initiatives in Mechelen. The role blends hands-on execution with governance development, driving process improvements across multiple projects from intake to handover.

Requirements include 5+ years in project management within related sectors, multi-project coordination, and strong stakeholder management. Fluency in Dutch and English is essential; onsite, 6-month duration, ASAP start.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within infrastructure, telecom, utility or construction sectors.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects from initiation to execution readiness.
• Background in process improvement and governance development.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management across organizations.
• Experience navigating permitting processes and municipal coordination.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate infrastructure projects from intake through construction readiness, including design follow-up and site surveys.
• Manage project planning, permits, and stakeholder alignment to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement new governance structures and reporting mechanisms.
• Act as the central contact for operational delivery, coordinating with municipalities, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ensure all project documentation and dependencies are finalized before handover to execution teams.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Process improvement

Governance structures

Stakeholder management

Permitting

Delivery mindset

Dutch-English bilingual

Outils

GIS tooling

GIPOD

Description du poste

Our client, a major player in the telecommunications sector, is seeking a professional to lead infrastructure deployment projects. This role combines hands-on operational delivery with the strategic development of project governance and standardized ways of working. The position focuses on coordinating feeder infrastructure through its full lifecycle while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Coordinate infrastructure projects from intake through construction readiness, including design follow-up and site surveys.
• Manage project planning, permits, and stakeholder alignment to ensure the timely delivery of milestones.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement new governance structures and reporting mechanisms.
• Act as the central point of contact for operational delivery, coordinating with municipalities, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ensure all project documentation and dependencies are finalized before handover to execution teams.

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management specifically within infrastructure, telecom, utility, or construction sectors.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects from initiation to execution readiness.
• Professional background in process improvement and the development of governance structures.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management and alignment across multiple organizations.
• Experience navigating permitting processes and municipal coordination.
• You possess a proactive, delivery-oriented, and solution-focused mindset.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English.

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of Fiber network or Feeder network deployment.
• Experience with GIS tooling or GIPOD.
• Possession of a VCA certification.
• Experience with change management and KPI framework implementation.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Mechelen
• Working model: Onsite (maximum presence required)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers