Program Manager – Data

Job Responsibilities

Define, in collaboration with involved stakeholders, the program including constraints, risks, dependencies, priorities, budgets, success and acceptance criteria.Build a network to ensure follow-up and implementation of the program is given the necessary attention.Develop a short-, medium- and long-term roadmap/vision that fits within the realization of the business objective.Communicate progress, agreed scope and adjusted schedule including resources and competencies in a structured manner on a regular basis.Manage and monitor risks and issues with the project managers and elevate to management and stakeholders in a timely manner, if necessary, seek solutions with the project managers and discuss this with the stakeholders and, if necessary, management.Follow up new change requests and ensure approval during a steering committee, taking into account the relationships between the projects according to delegation of authority before execution.Ensure coordination between the project managers.Follow procedures of PMO, including methodology and governance.Monitor the program budget and coordinate budgeting and amendments.Create coordinated capacity planning in cooperation with the project managers.Create a positive atmosphere within the program and project teams and ensure efficient and quality delivery of the projects, considering impact on possible other projects of the program.Resolve conflicts within and between project teams.Monitor the workload of the teams and communicate progress.Anticipate capacity needs and problems.Coach Project Managers within the program, guiding the team to achieve set objectives and helping Project Managers evolve.

Must Have Skills

• 5+ years of relevant experience as a Data & Analytics Program Manager within IT environments, with delivery of medium or large projects in terms of scope, time, budget and quality.
• 20+ years of experience managing data & analytics projects.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies such as PM², PMBOK, PRINCE2 or Agile approaches, including SCRUM with multiple Scrum teams.
• Proven experience in setting up a core data platform.
• Proven experience in setting up data catalog and data quality tools.
• Proven experience in exposing data through a data platform.
• Proven experience in setting up a data operating model and governance.
• Proven experience in implementing advanced analytics data products.
• Experience managing data projects in the Public Sector, preferably in public transport.
• Legal authorization to work in Belgium.
• Ability to be present at the client office up to five days per week, with the required on-site presence subject to change and communication during the assignment.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail without losing sight of the overall picture.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels, including C-level executives, separating core information from detail and delivering concise messages.
• Ability to negotiate across different levels of the organization, close discussions, derive conclusions and handle conflicts.
• Fluent communication in Dutch, French and English: Dutch or French at mother-tongue level or at least C level, the other language at least B2 level, and English at least B2 level.

Nice to have

• Experience managing GDPR-sensitive data in the context of a data platform.
• Experience facilitating data-related change within an organization.
• Experience using the Azure data stack.
• Experience with RFP processes, preferably within the Public Sector.
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively as a team player and contribute positively to the client’s image.

What's great in the job?

• Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
• No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
• No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
• Expand your knowledge of various business industries
• Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
• Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company