Senior Project Manager – IT

wBrain | Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium (On-site)

About wBrain

wBrain is a technology and management consulting company specialising in digital transformation, project delivery and organisational development. We work closely with our clients, providing experienced professionals for demanding and strategically relevant projects.

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager – IT & C4ISR Systems to join an international technology project focused on complex IT infrastructure, communication systems and mission-critical environments.

The Challenge

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering complex technology projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical requirements and established quality standards.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, financial resources, project risks and stakeholders, ensuring successful delivery within agreed scope, timelines and budgets.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a highly technical and international environment, with a particular focus on Communication and Information Systems (CIS) and C4ISR technologies.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage complex IT and communication systems projects.
• Develop business cases, project proposals, procurement strategies and risk assessments.
• Ensure project delivery within defined scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, technical resources and external stakeholders.
• Define, monitor and report project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Manage project budgets, cash flow, financial planning and forecasting activities.
• Ensure effective resource allocation and alignment with project milestones.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, technical reports and management dashboards.
• Lead project meetings, stakeholder discussions and progress reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable project management procedures, quality standards and governance frameworks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to project management best practices.
• Maintain effective communication with technical teams, management and international stakeholders.

Profile We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience following completion of the degree.
• At least 3 years of recent Project Management experience within a large-scale IT organisation.
• Experience in planning, designing, engineering and implementing communication systems within C4ISR environments.
• Strong knowledge of Communication and Information Systems (CIS), network infrastructure and advanced communication technologies.
• Familiarity with deployable CIS networks, switched multimedia networks and relevant international technical standards.
• Experience managing project budgets, resources, risks, schedules and performance indicators.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and reporting skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, organisational skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or an equivalent Project Management qualification, or demonstrable expertise and experience compensating for the absence of formal certification.
• NATO SECRET security clearance required.

Candidates without a university degree may be considered if they demonstrate at least 10 years of extensive and progressive professional experience in relevant functions.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience managing C4ISR acquisition or implementation projects.
• Engineering background and technical leadership experience.
• Experience with ServiceNow and collaborative Project Management tools.
• Knowledge of government or defence-related procurement procedures.
• Previous experience working in international environments involving multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with complex organisational structures and international defence environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to participate in a challenging international technology project.
• Exposure to advanced IT infrastructure and mission-critical communication systems.
• Collaboration with experienced technical professionals and international stakeholders.
• Professional development in complex Project Management environments.