Lead project Manager - CIaO/ Catena

Function

We're looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our client and lead two high-impact application projects from planning through to delivery.

Our client is currently evolving two existing administrative platforms within a regulated environment. These applications play a key role in supporting compliance-driven processes and are entering a new phase of expansion. You will take ownership of both projects and ensure their successful delivery in line with scope, timing, and quality expectations.

Role & Responsibilities

As IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of two parallel projects:

• Define project scope, planning, and budget, and ensure ongoing follow-up
• Coordinate development, infrastructure, and release activities
• Monitor progress across timelines, budget, and quality, and report to stakeholders
• Identify risks and issues early, and implement or propose corrective actions
• Manage and follow up on change requests, including impact analysis and decision-making
• Organise and coordinate production releases
• Ensure accurate tracking and validation of project activities
• Facilitate communication between all stakeholders and drive collaboration
• Lead and coordinate project teams and resources

Project Delivery & Governance

You will ensure structure, quality, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle:

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to steer delivery
• Ensure methodologies, standards, and documentation practices are followed
• Oversee daily team activities and provide direction where needed
• Escalate risks and issues at the appropriate level when required
• Manage capacity planning in collaboration with internal leads
• Support or lead client presentations and guide analysts where needed
• Apply a pragmatic “management by exception” approach

Profile & Key Skills

We are looking for a structured and communicative Project Manager with strong leadership capabilities:

• Proven experience as a senior IT Project Manager
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum (epics, user stories, backlog management)
• Experience in budget management, risk management, and change management
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, with a diplomatic and assertive approach
• Strong people management experience within project environments
• Ability to understand business context and translate it into project direction
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Coaching mindset; experience as a Scrum Coach is a plus
• Familiarity with PRINCE2 or similar methodologies
• Experience in test coordination is an asset
• Experience in regulated sectors (e.g. social security, healthcare) is a plus

Languages & Requirements

• Fluent in Dutch and French
• Good working knowledge of English