Strategic IT Project Manager

Next Ventures; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Ventures is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to oversee cross-functional projects within Belgium. You will coordinate resources, budgets, risks, and dependencies while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across multiple teams and levels.

You will drive alignment, report progress to senior leaders, and ensure compliance with internal policies and Agile delivery practices. Adaptability and servant leadership are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in software IT project management.
• Experience in cost management, risk assessment, and resource planning.
• Apply systems thinking to assess interdependencies across teams, processes, and deliverables to ensure cohesive and scalable execution.
• Ability to navigate change, resolve issues, and lead with a servant-leadership mindset.
• Proven ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including IT and business teams.
• A high degree of adaptability to navigate changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Advanced level Microsoft Office 365, (pivot tables, SharePoint collaboration, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project dimensions (resource, budgets, risks, scope and dependencies).
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across functional teams and levels.
• Coordinate complex activities across multiple squads and divisions, driving alignment and consistency in execution.
• Report progress clearly and regularly to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Take proactive measures to ensure project compliance with internal policies and Agile delivery practices.
• Support risk, issue, and change control processes ensuring smooth transition and timely resolution.

Skills

Cost management

Risk assessment

Resource planning

Systems thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Servant leadership

Change navigation

Agile methodologies

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Pivot tables

Excel

Job description

Next Ventures is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to oversee cross-functional projects within Belgium. You will coordinate resources, budgets, risks, and dependencies while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across multiple teams and levels.

You will drive alignment, report progress to senior leaders, and ensure compliance with internal policies and Agile delivery practices. Adaptability and servant leadership are essential to succeed.