Senior Project Manager – Public Sector Digitalisation

Sopra Steria; Machelen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or mobility budget

Meal vouchers

Group insurance

Flexible home-working

Job summary

Sopra Steria is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead mid- to large-scale digitalisation programs for Belgian public sector clients from end to end. You will drive delivery, governance, and presales, coordinating cross‑functional teams and external vendors to meet ambitious timelines and budgets.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of PM experience (5+ in public sector digitalisation), strong Belgian sector knowledge, and PRINCE2/PMP certification with proficiency in Dutch or French and English.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project management (5+ in public sector digitalisation).
• Proven delivery of €1M+ projects and teams of 10+.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian public sector (federal/regional).
• Certified in PRINCE2 and/or PMP; Agile experience preferred.
• Experience with public tenders and procurement law.
• Financial/project P&L management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of digital/IT transformation projects (€500K–€10M+).
• Manage scope, budget, timeline, quality, risks, and resources.
• Apply methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile/Scrum, or SAFe.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and vendors.
• Report to executive stakeholders and lead governance bodies.
• Build and manage relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Navigate complex public sector governance structures.
• Handle escalations, risks, and contract compliance.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Contribute to public tenders, proposals, and negotiations.
• Support account growth and pipeline forecasting.
• Manage risks, change requests, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Contribute to internal best practices and thought leadership.

Skills

Project management

Public sector experience

PRINCE2

PMP

Agile/Scrum

SAFe

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Contract compliance

Dutch/French/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field

PRINCE2 Certification

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead medium- to large-scale digitalisation projects for public sector clients. You will own end-to-end delivery, manage complex stakeholder environments, and contribute to business growth through client relationship development and presales activities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of digital/IT transformation projects (€500K–€10M+)
• Manage scope, budget, timeline, quality, risks, and resources
• Apply methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile/Scrum, or SAFe
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and vendors
• Report to executive stakeholders and lead governance bodies

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Build and manage relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Navigate complex public sector governance structures
• Handle escalations, risks, and contract compliance

Sales & Account Development

• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Contribute to public tenders, proposals, and negotiations
• Support account growth and pipeline forecasting

Risk, Change & Quality

• Manage risks, change requests, and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations

Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

• Coach and develop team members
• Contribute to internal best practices and thought leadership

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• 8+ years in project management (5+ in public sector digitalisation)
• Proven delivery of €1M+ projects and teams of 10+
• Strong knowledge of Belgian public sector (federal/regional)
• Certified in PRINCE2 and/or PMP; Agile experience preferred
• Experience with public tenders and procurement law
• Financial/project P&L management skills
• Languages Dutch and/or French (professional level), English (working proficiency)
• Client‑focused and results‑driven
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Structured, proactive, and solution‑oriented

What to expect from working at Sopra Steria

• Lead transformative projects that directly improve the quality of public services for Belgian citizens.
• Join a recognised leader in Belgian public sector consulting with decades of institutional knowledge.
• Clear career progression path with structured support for development to Senior Manager and beyond.
• Competitive package: company car or mobility budget, meal vouchers, group insurance, flexible home-working.
• A European company with a strong culture of responsibility, sustainability and societal impact.

Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.