IT Project Manager (Information Security)

Freelance Assignment – Senior IT Project Manager (Information Security)

Location: Brussels, Belgium (hybrid work possible)

Contract Type: Freelance

Daily Rate: €650/day (excl. VAT)

About the Role

Our client, a major public sector organization based in Brussels, is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee critical Information Security initiatives within the CIO Office. The role involves managing projects from the pre-study phase through to the operational handover, ensuring delivery within scope, time, budget, and quality constraints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of IT security projects: scoping, execution, testing, delivery, and handover
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, IT departments, and external suppliers
• Supervise the development of functional and technical analysis
• Drive project organization, timelines, and resource planning
• Manage tender processes and related documentation (RFPs, offers, orders)
• Ensure proper change management and training delivery
• Prepare and follow up on production go-live, from provisional to final acceptance
• Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, budgets, and decisions
• Maintain up-to-date project dashboards and documentation

Required Profile

• Confirmed freelance status (with valid registration)
• Proven experience (5+ years) managing complex IT projects in structured environments
• Strong understanding of IT security, infrastructure, or public sector IT operations
• Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Fluent in Dutch or French (native/bilingual level) and English (professional level)
• Proficient with MS Project, ServiceNow, and standard PM tools
• Comfortable working within formal project and change management methodologies
• Experience with public procurement processes is a strong asset

Languages

• Dutch or French: Native/bilingual proficiency
• English: Full professional proficiency