Role: Senior Program Manager – Digital Transformation (Transport & Mobility)

Location: Brussels (2–3 days onsite per week, hybrid model)

Start Date: ASAP

Languages: Full professional proficiency in Dutch, French, and English

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a large-scale transformation initiative within the Transport Executions domain. The program delivers mobile applications, Azure-based cloud backends, web interfaces, and integration with legacy systems.

This role requires a blend of strategic leadership, governance expertise, and executive stakeholder management, ensuring that strategic ambitions translate into tangible results across complex delivery landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end programs covering mobile applications, Azure cloud platforms, web interfaces, and system integrations.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage multi-project portfolios, ensuring alignment on scope, timelines, and budget.
• Collaborate closely with Scrum Masters, Solution Designers, Analysts, and Product Owners.
• Act as the key liaison between executive leadership and delivery teams, ensuring strong governance and transparency.
• Prepare materials and reports for C-level steering committees and decision boards.
• Promote an agile and collaborative culture aligned with corporate vision and values.

Evaluation Criteria

• Exceptional communication and reporting skills
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to summarize discussions and drive decisions efficiently
• Strong leadership and alignment capabilities
• Respect for organizational values and culture

Preferred Experience & Skills

• SAFe / Agile practices
• Change Management expertise
• Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement mindset
• Proven experience managing large portfolios (>30 projects, >20 PMs, budgets >€30M)
• Experience aligning international teams with group-level strategies
• Strategic roadmap creation and implementation skills
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent)

General Expectations

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent written, spoken, and presentation skills
• Independent and proactive work ethic
• Flexibility and initiative, with a team-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working both autonomously and in cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Onsite presence in Brussels at least 2 days/week (depending on project needs)
• Fluency in Dutch, French, and English
• Civil or Business Engineering degree
• 10+ years of experience in program/project/portfolio management
• Demonstrated experience in C-level communication and stakeholder engagement