Project Leader IT Applications
Brussels-Capital
Digital - (Project) Management
Bachelor
Work experience: 10+
Reference number: 90358
We’re looking for an experienced IT Project Leader to coordinate and guide a team of about 10 professionals working in an Agile environment.
The team develops and maintains several critical digital services for public-sector organizations in the fields of healthcare, youth assistance, and pharmaceuticals.
You will oversee both ongoing operations and new development initiatives — ensuring that every release is delivered on time, within scope, and to the expected quality standards.
What You’ll Do
- Lead multiple Agile development projects and coordinate activities across analysts, architects, and developers.
- Act as Scrum Master, supporting team velocity and sprint planning.
- Manage capacity planning, release planning, and scope control to align with business objectives.
- Communicate clearly and proactively with business stakeholders, IT teams, and infrastructure partners.
- Monitor project scope, budget, timelines, and risks, following Prince2 principles.
- Provide structured reporting on progress, KPIs, and SLAs to both management and end users.
- Anticipate and mitigate project risks such as scope creep, schedule delays, or resource bottlenecks.
- Ensure stable operations of existing applications, including incident management and SLA follow-up.
- Translate complex technical or architectural concepts into language that business stakeholders understand.
Technical Environment
- Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Angular
- Infrastructure: OpenShift, PostgreSQL
- Methodologies: Agile / Scrum, Prince2
- Context: Service-driven, incident-managed IT environments
What are we looking for?
Must-Have Skills
- Proven experience as an IT Project Leader or Project Manager (ideally in public or regulated sectors).
- Hands-on knowledge of Agile / Scrum and Prince2.
- Strong technical affinity – able to challenge, guide, and support teams working with modern Java / OpenShift stacks.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication across business and IT.
- Ability to understand and discuss functional analyses and system architectures at a practical level.
- Fluent in Dutch (spoken and written); English is an asset.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with healthcare, government, or regulated IT systems.
- Familiarity with KPI and SLA management.
- Background in environments combining development and operations responsibilities.
What do we offer?
Location: Brussels
Terms: Permanent or Freelance
Duration: ASAP till 31/12/2026
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