Project Management Officer

Client: Confidential (Aviation Group)

Consultancy: Protiviti

Location: Brussels (Hybrid)

Duration: End of August (with possibility of extension)

Language: English (mandatory)

Work model: Hybrid (± 2 days per week on-site in Brussels)

Job Title: Project Management Office (PMO) – International Projects & Service Center Integration

Job Description

For one of our clients active in the Aviation sector we are seeking a junior PMO to drive our portfolio of international projects, with a primary focus on the integration of global service centers. This is a supporting role that is key to our ongoing transformation, ensuring consistent delivery, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational objectives across regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of complex, multi-national projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Prepare and organize meetings, presentations and gather critical information.
• Establish, optimize, and enforce PMO governance frameworks, methodologies, and standardized processes for all international project initiatives.
• Lead integration efforts for service centers across multiple countries, focusing on process harmonization, system interoperability, and organizational alignment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business units, IT, operations, and external stakeholders to align project objectives and deliverables with strategic airline goals.
• Assist on project plans, and mitigate risks for seamless execution of service center integrations.
• Track and report on key performance indicators, project milestones, financials, and outcomes for executive leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying process gaps, recommending solutions, and facilitating lessons learned across global project teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements across all regions and functions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in PMO or similar roles.
• Proven track record managing international projects, preferably integration of service centers or shared services.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and tools (JIRA).
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills, with ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency managing distributed teams across diverse cultures and time zones.
• Relevant certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe, etc.) are desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Change management and organizational integration
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Data-driven decision-making and reporting
• Multicultural sensitivity and global mindset

Why Join Us?

You will be an integral part of our global transformation, shaping the future of how we serve our international customers.