Project manager – Business transformation projects

afarax is looking for a freelance Project manager – Business transformation projects. We need you!

The project:

Our client in the utilities sector is looking for a Project manager - Business transformation projects to join their team.

Tasks:

• Preparing & setting-up projects, including scope definition; activity definition; budget & resource estimations; etc.
• Building strong business case to support the portfolio management
• Managing projects, including follow-up of planning, scope, resources & quality; risks & issues management; etc.
• Leading project teams so that they work together as a cohesive team, are competent and motivated in order to achieve the project objectives as planned.
• Managing the change towards business & users: implementing (harmonisation, planning, implementation, training) and mutual coordination (governance) of complex change activities with high added value in order to ensure the realisation of project objectives.
• Communicating & reporting towards SteerCo & Portfolio Management + all other stakeholders to ensure that all stakeholders have the information they need to fulfil their mission within the project.
• If applicable, selecting external partners for some project (including legal aspects, business requirements definition,…).
• Getting things done.

Is this you?

• You have a master’s degree in a technical or economic field, or equivalent experience.
• You have at least 5 years of relevant work experience as project manager and/or program manager.
• Experience with Scrum Agile, Prince2 or another project management methodology is required, experience with agile is a plus.
• You are able to deal with complex and rapid changing environment (with possible impact on the missions for which you were initially allocated)
• You are assertive, able to manage the expectations of the clients and to get things moving.
• Very good communication skills are required
• You are good at stakeholder management, including the unions, business departments (Infrastructure & others), controlling, IT & Group Innovation.
• Experience in the public sector is a plus.
• Experience in the energy sector or within an “infrastructure engineering & construction” environment is a plus.
• You have an affinity with digitalisation, business analysis, change management & IT.
• You are flexible, positive, passionate and pro-active.
• You can manage and motivate a project team.
• You can organise and plan well (including organising decision-making processes).
• Fluent in French or Dutch. You understand the second language.
• Fluent in English

How afarax supports you?

• You benefit from our extensive network
• You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
• We help and support you throughout your project
• We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership

Check out more projects on: https://afarax.be/jobs/type/freelance/