(Medior) Project Controls Officer

AETHER is a key partner for intrapreneurial projects in Belgium, and we want to reinforce our support of key actors in the energy sector, who are facing interesting challenges regarding the coordinated delivery of major infrastructure investments.

New projects are therefore ongoing to ensure that infrastructure programs progress against approved budgets and schedules, with risks and changes clearly tracked to support timely decisions.

Hence why we are looking for a medior Project Contol Officer to strengthen our team of Project Partners.

TASK DESCRIPTION:

As an AETHER Project Partner embedded within the project team, your objective will be to establish and operate an integrated program management approach covering budget, schedule, risk, reporting and the coordination of PMO activities.

You will join Program Management Officers and specialists in schedule and risk management supporting a major infrastructure program.

You will report functionally to the Program Manager and work closely with Project Leaders, Project Engineers, technical experts and other program stakeholders.

Depending on program needs, you will coordinate or functionally manage PMO experts. You will organise and lead regular reviews of priorities, emerging challenges and bottlenecks, encouraging transparency, collaboration and timely solutions.

Key responsibilities might include:

• Define, maintain and continuously improve the program management framework, including standards and processes for budget, schedule, risk management, reporting and governance.
• Support the definition, approval and management of agreed reference plans for scope, schedule and budget, keeping them consistent and traceable across all areas of program control.
• Consolidate budget estimates, cost forecasts and funds set aside for risks, clearly explaining differences from plans and emerging trends.
• Facilitate risk and opportunity management, proactively identify potential issues and support timely preventive or corrective actions.
• Facilitate schedule management, including developing, combining and maintaining the program schedule and tracking key milestones and dependencies.
• Develop and manage clear, consistent program reporting for management and governance bodies, supporting transparent, fact-based decisions.
• Ensure traceability between program objectives, approved reference plans, progress, risks, changes and decisions.
• Coordinate PMO experts and activities, align priorities, monitor bottlenecks and encourage constructive collaboration across the program team.

PROFILE:

• A master's degree in a financial, business or technical field, such as business engineering or engineering.
• At least five years of relevant experience in project or program management.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure or CAPEX projects is a strong asset.
• Completion of a PMI/PMP course or an equivalent project management qualification is an asset.
• Strong organisational skills, a results-oriented approach and the ability to set priorities and act on them.
• A proactive, solution-oriented attitude, effectiveness under pressure and confidence in addressing complex challenges.
• Clear, convincing written and spoken communication, with the ability to turn complex information into concise management insights.
• A collaborative approach that motivates others and builds connections through positive, constructive teamwork.
• Fluency in English and either Dutch or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6, SAP, Power BI and risk management methodologies is an asset.
• Availability for an assignment from 7 December 2026 to 31 December 2027, with two days onsite.
• An entrepreneurial experience or ambition is a plus, including extra-professional or extra-academic activities.
• Fast availability is preferred.
• A valid single permit for non-EU citizens, with authorisation to work and reside in Belgium.

OUR VISION:

Success in industry often relies on key individuals who demonstrate intrapreneurial leadership - those who continuously initiate, transform, and pursue excellence.

The best way to develop this strength is through ad interim projects, i.e. working as a consultant with established intrapreneurs in international companies, to support their major expansion or improvement initiatives regarding governance, studies, or operations.

Since 2014, AETHER has been managing these opportunities for outstanding consultants in key international groups, as these offer greater learning opportunities with multi-million impacts.