Transformation Portfolio Manager

Transformation & Portfolio Manager
Will you be our Transformation & Portfolio Manager at SECO Belgium - Certification & Inspection ?

We are therefore looking for an experienced Transformation & Project Portfolio Manager to lead our strategic programmes and structurally elevate our project management landscape to a higher level..

As Transformation & Project Portfolio Manager, you will play a central role in achieving our strategic objectives. Strategic program management and portfolio management
You will implement and manage the project portfolio, ensuring prioritisation, synergy and maximum impact.
You will lead the strategic transformation programme, including a new ERP system and AI applications.
You will facilitate collaboration between project managers, departments and stakeholders

Coaching the Project Management Group
You will develop and professionalise our project management team to a higher level.
You will implement best practices and specifically improve our methodologies and processes, with a focus on Lean Management and efficiency.
You will encourage knowledge sharing, mentoring and coaching within the group.
Strategic Program and Portfolio Management
Working with senior management to translate strategic objectives into concrete programmes and projects.
Drawing up, managing and monitoring the project portfolio in close collaboration with the management team.
Reporting on the progress, risks, dependencies and impact of transformation projects to the management team.

Coaching the Project Management Group
Coaching project managers within the organisation.
Facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration between project teams.
Developing a uniform and mature project management approach.
Setting up a learning and growth programme for project managers (training plans, mentoring, certifications).

Identifying and implementing improvements in project processes, governance and tools, with a view to Lean Management.
Optimising project flows, decision-making and resource planning in relation to projects.
Developing templates, KPI reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
Ensuring quality and consistency in project deliveries.

Acting as a strategic sparring partner for the management team.
Training & Certification
Master's degree in a relevant field: Business Administration, Commercial Engineering, Industrial Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Organisational Sciences or equivalent through experience.
Certification(s) in project management are a plus: Additional training in change management, lean management or digital transformation is an asset.

At least 8 years of relevant experience in project management, including at least 3 years in a managerial or coordinating role.
Demonstrable experience in setting up and managing project portfolios within a complex organisational context.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and matrix organisations.
Familiarity with digital tools for project and portfolio management.

Thorough knowledge of project management methodologies.
Insight into change management and the human side of transformation.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written – in Dutch and French.

Connective communicator who knows how to create support at all levels.
An attractive salary package (company car/mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, teleworking allowance, insurance, etc.) (freelance contract also possible).
Apply today and help build the future of certification and inspection