Project Lead & Team Lead M365

Function

We're looking for an experienced Project Lead / Team Lead to join our client's Collaboration Systems team. In this dual role, you will combine end-to-end project leadership with people management responsibilities. You will oversee the successful delivery of IT implementation projects, from pre-sales and solution design through deployment and change management, while leading a multidisciplinary team of internal specialists and external consultants. This position offers the opportunity to shape collaboration platforms, drive operational excellence and develop the capabilities of a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Manage IT implementation projects throughout their full lifecycle, from concept and planning to deployment and adoption.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets and quality objectives.
• Coordinate stakeholders and ensure effective communication between business, technical teams and external partners.
• Monitor project progress, proactively manage risks and escalate issues when required.
• Deliver regular and structured project reporting to management and stakeholders.
• Drive successful change management and user adoption initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to agreed quality standards.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and motivate a team composed of internal employees and external consultants.
• Conduct performance, development and evaluation discussions.
• Manage team capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Support recruitment activities and contribute to building a high-performing team.
• Foster collaboration, engagement and continuous improvement across the team.

Competence Centre Management

• Drive the development of team capabilities in line with future business and technology needs.
• Promote knowledge sharing, best practices and asset reusability across projects.
• Support innovation and the adoption of modern collaboration technologies and delivery approaches.

Your Profile

• Master's degree.
• PRINCE2 certification is mandatory.
• ITIL certification is considered an advantage.
• Several years of experience in IT project management with proven delivery responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and acting as a people manager.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and project delivery frameworks.
• Experience working within Microsoft 365 environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of collaboration and productivity technologies such as:
  • Microsoft 365
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Power Platform
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to build relationships, manage conflicting priorities and drive outcomes in complex environments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Fluent communication skills in Dutch and French, with a good command of the second national language.
• Good knowledge of English is considered a strong asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage organisational change.
• Willingness to work predominantly on-site at the client's location, depending on project requirements.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW28034
• Pieter Messely
• pieter.messely@i4m.be