Strategic Project Manager

Project Opportunity: Strategic Project Manager (SIAM Advisor)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 100 working days

Remote Work: 2 days per week

Overview:

A public sector organization is initiating a strategic IT transformation focused on implementing a SIAM (Service Integration and Management) framework. This initiative aims to streamline collaboration across internal IT units and external service providers, covering both corporate and operational IT domains. A hybrid SIAM model is being adopted, involving a new organizational structure that blends internal personnel (civilian and operational units) and an external SIAM partner.

Objective:

Support is needed for the design and implementation of this new SIAM operating model. The engagement will cover current state analysis ("As Is"), future state definition ("To Be"), gap analysis, implementation strategy, and advisory input for the selection process of an external SIAM service provider through an RFP.

Role Description:

The Strategic Project Manager will lead overall coordination and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. This includes shaping the Target Operating Model, developing the transition roadmap, and ensuring proper integration of ITSM processes in a multi-vendor environment. Experience in strategic advisory roles—especially in public sector ITSM, SIAM, and sourcing governance—is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.
• Manage project team activities and report on progress.
• Provide expertise on outsourcing governance, contract management, and service performance (SLAs/KPIs).
• Support the end-to-end RFP and partner integration process.
• Facilitate communication across all relevant stakeholders.

Discussion Topics for Candidates:

• How do you approach the practical introduction of a SIAM model?
• What strategies do you use to ensure effective supplier collaboration?
• What are the critical success factors when designing a future-state SIAM organization?

Role Type:

• Strategic IT Project Manager

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Strategic advisory in (out)sourcing governance, especially in public sector environments
• Strong background in ITIL v3/4 and service management
• Proven experience with supplier management and defining service KPIs/SLAs
• Project and transformation management
• Risk analysis and mitigation planning
• SIAM frameworks and best practices

Languages:

• Dutch: Professional proficiency
• English: Professional proficiency
• French: Professional proficiency