PM and Analyst

Senior Project Leader & Functional Analyst

Location: Brussels (Hybrid)

Start Date: 1 January 2027

Duration: Until 31 December 2031

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 10+ years (Expert)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Leader & Functional Analyst to join a team responsible for business-critical Java applications that support real-time operational processes.

This hybrid role combines project leadership, functional analysis, and technical coordination. You will manage software development projects from initiation to delivery while acting as the bridge between business stakeholders and Agile development teams. Working alongside multiple Scrum teams, you will contribute to the continuous improvement, quality, and evolution of enterprise applications in a complex, high-availability environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects from initiation to delivery.
• Manage project scope, planning, budget, risks, quality, and timelines.
• Coordinate functional analysis, development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand‑ups.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues proactively.
• Communicate effectively with management, business stakeholders, and technical teams.

Functional Analysis

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories.
• Support Product Owners with backlog refinement and prioritisation.
• Maintain functional documentation.
• Act as the primary functional contact for business-critical applications.
• Ensure smooth collaboration between business, IT, and operations teams.

Required Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in IT software development projects.
• Minimum 10 years of Agile/Scrum experience.
• Minimum 10 years as Project Leader and/or Scrum Master.
• Minimum 10 years as Functional Analyst.
• Extensive experience writing user stories and managing Agile backlogs.
• Proven experience facilitating Agile workshops and ceremonies.
• Experience analysing incidents and prioritising corrective actions.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.

Technical Skills

Project & Agile

• Agile / Scrum
• Product Owner
• Project Management
• User Story Management

Functional Analysis

• Business Requirements Analysis
• Functional Specifications
• Functional Documentation
• Stakeholder Management

Development & DevOps

• Java
• Eclipse RCP
• Docker
• OpenShift
• Databases

Testing & Quality

• ISTQB
• Xray
• Functional Testing
• Confluence

Additional Knowledge

• NIS2 Cybersecurity
• UX/UI Design Systems
• Figma
• Angular

Education

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Information Technology or Computer Science.

Language Requirements

• Dutch or French (C2)
• Second national language (C1)

Soft Skills

• The ideal candidate is:
• A strong technical leader
• Analytical and solution-oriented
• Proactive and organized
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Comfortable working with both business and technical stakeholders
• Skilled at coaching and mentoring colleagues
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Quality-focused and detail-oriented

Nice to Have

• Experience with mission-critical enterprise applications
• Experience in large-scale Agile environments
• Knowledge of Java application ecosystems
• UX/UI and design system experience
• Experience in high-availability operational environments

Why Join?

This is a long-term opportunity to combine project management, functional analysis, and technical leadership within a modern Agile software environment. You'll play a central role in delivering complex software solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary Scrum teams, and driving the continuous evolution of business-critical enterprise applications.