Senior IT Project Manager – Insurance & Application Development

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pauwels Consulting seeks an experienced IT Project Leader to drive large-scale application development in the life insurance domain from Brussels. You will oversee end-to-end delivery of underwriting and claims systems, ensuring alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders.

The role requires 10+ years in IT project management within insurance, strong governance, and a proactive leadership approach. Hybrid work with 2 days onsite in Brussels and 3 days remote is offered.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of IT project management experience in software development for the insurance sector.
• Proven track record managing large-scale projects > 1000 mandays.
• 8+ years applying Prince2 and Waterfall methodologies to complex delivery cycles.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and communications skills with a proactive leadership style.
• Fluent in Dutch or French with basic knowledge of the other, and good English.

Aufgaben

• Establish and maintain project governance with stakeholders and steering committees.
• Challenge and manage business requirements for value, cost, and timing.
• Coordinate architecture activities and define milestones for deliverables.
• Develop and track roadmaps, budgets, and work packages.
• Monitor progress and report scope, quality, and financial performance to senior management.
• Identify and mitigate risks with structured action plans and issue logs.
• Foster collaboration between multidisciplinary teams to maintain high engagement and skills.

Kenntnisse

IT Project Management

Insurance domain

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Reporting

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a leading player in the insurance sector, is seeking an experienced professional to lead large-scale application development initiatives within their life insurance division. The role involves managing the end-to-end delivery of underwriting and claims management systems while ensuring alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain project governance by defining stakeholders, steering committees, and communication frameworks.
• Challenge and manage business requirements to ensure an optimal balance between project value, cost, and timing.
• Coordinate architecture activities and define milestones to ensure technical deliverables meet project standards.
• Develop and track project roadmaps, budgets, and detailed work packages.
• Monitor development progress and report regularly on scope, quality, and financial performance to senior management.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively through structured action plans and issue logs.
• Stimulate collaboration between multidisciplinary teams to ensure high engagement and skill development.

• 10+ years of experience in IT Project Management specifically within application development and the Insurance sector.
• Proven track record managing large-scale projects exceeding 1000 mandays.
• 8+ years of experience applying Prince2 and Waterfall methodologies to complex delivery cycles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• You possess strong analytical and synthetic skills with a methodical, pro-active approach to leadership.
• You bring excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your message to diverse audiences.
• You are fluent in Dutch or French with at least basic knowledge of the other, and have a good command of English.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of Data Warehouse (DWH) environments.
• Familiarity with Test Management principles or Business Analysis.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months (extension possible)
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers