Senior EU Data & AI Programme Lead

Sopra Steria; Belgique; Remote; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sopra Steria is seeking a Senior IT Programme Manager to lead a flagship European Commission programme in Dataspace and AI. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and risk across a multi-partner consortium delivering digital infrastructure for Europe, with €100M+ budget and executive-level responsibilities.

The role requires deep EU institutional knowledge, strong governance, and capability to negotiate at EC/Member State levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of IT programme/project management experience.
• At least 8 years in senior/lead programme management roles.
• Proven track record delivering EU Commission IT programmes at scale (€50M+).

Responsibilities

• Chair the Programme Governance Board and align with EC priorities.
• Define and own the integrated programme master plan (IMP).
• Drive end-to-end programme execution with €100M+ budget.
• Oversee consortium governance and sub-contractor oversight.

Skills

Programme management

EU public procurement

PM²

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

PM² Advanced certification

Tools

PM² Framework

Job description

Sopra Steria is seeking a Senior IT Programme Manager to lead a flagship European Commission programme in Dataspace and AI. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and risk across a multi-partner consortium delivering digital infrastructure for Europe, with €100M+ budget and executive-level responsibilities.

The role requires deep EU institutional knowledge, strong governance, and capability to negotiate at EC/Member State levels.