Information Technology Project Manager

Geospatial Solutions | Enterprise GIS | IT Solution Management

Location: Brussels, Belgium – Hybrid (2 days onsite)

Start Date: 23 November 2026

End Date: 31 December 2027 (extension possible)

Languages

• Professional command of Dutch and/or French is required.
• Professional English is required

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced IT Application & Project Manager to join a Geospatial Product Team supporting the development, integration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of strategic enterprise software solutions within the energy sector.

The successful consultant will act as a technical lead and solution management expert, bridging business requirements and technology delivery while ensuring the reliability, scalability, security, and performance of critical geospatial applications.

This role combines IT application management, technical solution design, software integration, stakeholder coordination, supplier management, and project delivery. The consultant will work closely with Product Owners, Solution Architects, Developers, Testers, Scrum Masters, external suppliers, and business stakeholders.

A strong background in enterprise GIS solutions, Esri ArcGIS technologies, Microsoft .NET, Azure cloud platforms, and geospatial data integration is essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Application & Solution Management

• Take ownership of the technical aspects of the application and product lifecycle, including design, development, integration, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary technical reference within the Geospatial Product Team.
• Ensure applications meet functional, non-functional, security, performance, and architectural requirements.
• Oversee the implementation, configuration, integration, and operational support of enterprise geospatial applications.
• Manage the integration and adaptation of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS/OTS) software solutions within the enterprise IT landscape.
• Ensure technical solutions remain aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.

2. Technical Architecture & Software Integration

• Lead the technical implementation and configuration of GIS and geospatial software products.
• Support the development, deployment, and maintenance of custom-built components using Microsoft .NET technologies.
• Oversee integration across Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and associated APIs/SDKs.
• Apply Safe Software FME for spatial data transformation, automation, and interoperability.
• Support integration with enterprise applications, databases, and cloud-based services.
• Contribute to solution architecture decisions, technology evaluations, and technical design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IT architecture, security, and technology standards.

3. Project Delivery & Stakeholder Coordination

• Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications, technical designs, and implementation requirements.
• Coordinate technical activities across internal teams, external suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to support product delivery priorities and roadmaps.
• Provide technical advice on resource requirements, technology selection, and IT budget estimates.
• Coordinate application delivery and operational activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct fit-gap analyses, technical evaluations, and software selection assessments.
• Contribute to RFI/RFP processes and solution selection activities.

4. Application Operations & Service Management

• Support incident management, problem management, application maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor application and supplier performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Identify technical risks, integration challenges, and opportunities for application optimization.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal technical teams to resolve application-related issues.
• Contribute to service quality, operational stability, and application lifecycle improvements.
• Support supplier management, software licensing discussions, and SLA definition.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven hands-on experience in designing, integrating, implementing, and operating enterprise GIS solutions.
• Strong practical expertise across the Esri ArcGIS ecosystem, including:
• ArcGIS Enterprise
• ArcGIS Online
• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS APIs and SDKs
• Practical experience with Safe Software FME, including spatial data transformation, workflow