Manager – Public Sector IT Project Manager

Function

Advisory - Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

As an IT Project Manager in the Public Sector, you will be the driving force behind managing innovative IT projects. You will play a key role in coordinating teams and implementing flexible methodologies to meet the rapidly evolving needs within the public sector.

Your Core Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading multidisciplinary teams in delivering IT strategic projects, ensuring adaptability, continuous improvement, and alignment with project objectives.
• Leveraging expertise in IT strategy and architecture to align project objectives with the client’s broader digital transformation goals.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, providing actionable insights and recommendations on IT systems, processes, and governance structures.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, prioritizing tasks based on client and stakeholder needs, while ensuring alignment with the organization’s long-term digital vision.
• Integrating advanced technologies, such as AI, into project plans to enhance operational efficiency and deliver sustainable results.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships by serving as a bridge between technical teams, business units, and external partners to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards, regulations, and safety protocols in line with sector standards.
• Proactively identifying and shaping business opportunities, supporting go-to-market strategies to drive growth and innovation.
  
  

Location

Zaventem HQ

Skills & Qualifications

In addition to a Master's degree in economics, informatics or engineering or similar field, you should possess:

• At least 5 years of experience in project management, with in-depth knowledge of methodologies and tools (such as Prince-2, PMI, PMBOK, etc.), preferably in a public sector environment.
• Proven track record of delivering successful IT projects within tight deadlines and budget constraints.
• Previous experience in consulting is an advantage.
• Certifications such as Scrum Master, Agile Project Management, Cobit, ITIL, or TOGAF are assets.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of Digital strategy.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple individual projects, optimize interconnections, and respond quickly to changing requirements and priorities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, change management, and storytelling skills.
• A natural inclination for innovation, entrepreneurship, and agility in dynamic environments.
• You confidently navigate AI topics and are able to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders, make ethically sound decisions and adapt to evolving technologies.
• Flexibility, resilience, and motivation to work on diverse projects, with fluency in French and English (Dutch is a plus).
  
  

We offer

At KPMG, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, dynamic working environment where individuals can pursue personal growth and career development. As a Top Employer, we heavily invest in our people's development of soft skills and technical know-how. In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including flexible working hours, 27 vacation days, group and hospitalization insurance, a company car and fuel card, net allowances, a laptop, and iPhone/iPad. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to shape your compensation package with our ReFlex@KPMG plan.

Join Us: If you're ready to drive impactful IT transformation and shape the future of the public sector, join KPMG Belgium and be part of a team that's making a difference.