Pauwels Consulting
EN
Senior IT Project Manager – NIS2 & Architecture
East Flanders
Digital - (Project) Management
Secondary, Bachelor, Master
Work experience: 7-10
Reference number: 91518

In this role you combine project management, hands-on analysis and solution/architecture work for NIS2-related initiatives in a public-sector IT organization. You take ownership of two key cybersecurity and compliance projects: one focused on asset & configuration management, the other on mapping internal and external data and communication flows.

You don’t just coordinate; you also roll up your sleeves on the content: working closely with asset & configuration managers, enterprise and solution architects, and other IT stakeholders to design, document and implement the right processes, models and tools.

Native-level Dutch is essential, as you operate in a highly collaborative and governance-heavy environment.

What you will do

  • You will lead and coordinate NIS2 subprojects from initiation to delivery, while also performing a substantial part of the analysis and architecture work yourself.
  • You will work with the internal Asset & Configuration Manager to identify and document (critical) assets, define and refine processes, and configure supporting tooling for maintaining an accurate inventory.
  • For the data and communication flows track, you will collaborate with enterprise and solution architects to inventory and manage data exchanges between internal systems and between internal and external systems.
  • You will ensure that all technical details are captured, linked to a data catalogue, and aligned with relevant cybersecurity and NIS2 requirements.
  • You will apply rproject management methodologies (Prince2, PMBOK or similar), manage risks and issues, plan and follow up milestones, and report clearly to stakeholders.
  • At the same time, you will perform hands-on ICT analysis and architecture work, model processes and information flows, and help shape configuration and tooling decisions.

What are we looking for?

Project management

  • At least 5 years of demonstrable experience as Project Manager in infrastructure and/or development projects.
  • At least 8 years of experience in project leadership and planning in application/security/data projects.
  • Strong command of project management methodologies and terminology (e.g. Prince2, PMBOK), ideally supported by certification.
  • Experience using project management techniques and tools (risk management, issue management, planning, follow-up).
Hands-on IT analysis & architecture
  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience in ICT analysis or architecture work in projects (not just pure project coordination).
  • Demonstrable experience as data or solution architect, or on projects focused on data architecture.
  • Experience with asset & configuration management in an IT context.
  • Experience with NIS2-related projects or cybersecurity governance is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with Archi or similar architecture modelling tools is a plus.

IT environment & processes

  • Experience working on ICT projects within an internal IT organisation (not only vendor side).
  • Experience with public sector or government environments is an advantage.
  • Knowledge and experience with ITIL processes.
  • Practical knowledge of MS Project and MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel).
Languages
  • Native-level Dutch (CEFR C2) is mandatory.

What do we offer?

Location: Ghent (hybrid)

Contract: Freelance or Permanent.

Duration: 01/01/2026 - 30/04/2027

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