Senior Project Manager
Lead a critical third wave of IT transformation for a major insurance player over a 12-month journey. Orchestrate cross-functional teams to modernize core systems and deliver lasting business value.
CONTEXT
Our client, a major player in its sector, is undertaking a multi-wave IT transformation designed to modernize its core insurance operations and strengthen its digital foundations. Wave 3 is a pivotal chapter: it brings together legacy system upgrades, new digital capabilities, and organizational change across the information systems department. The mission is set in Brussels for a 12-month journey, requiring a senior project leader who can navigate complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and keep delivery on track.
ACTIVITIES
- Lead the planning, execution, and closure of Wave 3 projects within the IS department.
- Manage scope, budget, timeline, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
- Coordinate internal IT teams, business representatives, and external vendors.
- Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide transparent progress reporting.
- Drive change management and communication to ensure business adoption.
- Identify blockers early and implement mitigation plans.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards.
EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
- Successful delivery of Wave 3 milestones on time and within budget.
- A more modern, resilient, and integrated insurance IT landscape.
- Strong collaboration between business and IT stakeholders.
- Reduced technical debt and improved system performance.
- Smooth transition to subsequent transformation waves.
ENVIRONMENT
- Insurance IT systems and core platforms.
- Project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
- Tools such as Jira, MS Project, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
- Enterprise architecture, security, and compliance frameworks.
- Brussels-based collaboration with a diverse, multinational team.