Program Manager (FR/NL/EN)

Job Title

Program Manager – FR/NL/EN – ALTEN Belgium

The Position

As part of our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Program Manager to join our teams and work on large, long-term industrial programs in Belgium, within the aerospace sector.

As a Program Manager, you will act as an entrepreneur within the organisation, fully accountable for both customer satisfaction and economic performance. You will lead a multi-functional, matrix Program Team to deliver on the approved business case while guaranteeing quality, cost and schedule targets.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Being accountable for customer satisfaction and overall economic performance of your Program
• Leading the multi-functional (matrix) Program Team throughout the full program lifecycle, from bid phase to closure
• Managing the commercial relationship with the customer and acting as the primary customer interface
• Ensuring program plans, including resource plans, are produced, maintained and clearly communicated
• Establishing and maintaining baselined schedules, including critical path, to ensure time-related objectives are understood and met
• Ensuring all Program Management and Support processes are rigorously followed
• Achieving or exceeding target program performance (Quality, Financial, Schedule and Environmental objectives) for both make and buy perimeter
• Defining and maintaining approved technical, cost, schedule and resource baselines
• Implementing program performance measurement (KPIs, Earned Value Management)
• Implementing risk and opportunity management processes
• Implementing data management and configuration management processes
• Driving organisational improvement and Lean Continuous Improvement initiatives within the team
• Answering internal and customer environmental requirements (e.g. ISO 14001)
• Promoting and maintaining a strong quality culture across the Program Team

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
• At least 10 years of program management experience, including ownership of contracts > €15m
• Proven experience delivering successful programs or projects in a matrix organisation
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with long-term programs (development and serial production)
• Program management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent)
• Strong business acumen and ability to produce and interpret financial and performance data (KPIs, business plans)
• Demonstrable experience in operational excellence, process improvement and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, 8D/9S problem solving)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities without compromising quality
• Process-minded and solution-oriented, with a “can-do” attitude
• Technical understanding of electro-mechanical systems is a strong asset
• Familiarity with certification processes and quality management systems
• IT: MS Office, MS Project, SAP
• Languages: Dutch, French and English (professional level required)

Working Conditions

• Permanent contract with an attractive salary package
• Company car with fuel card
• Representation fees
• Meal vouchers
• Mobile phone subscription
• Group insurance & healthcare insurance
• Possibility of remote work
• 20 legal vacation days + 12 compensatory days

What we offer

• Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Defense, Aerospace, Transport, Energy, Automotive, Telecom, Finance...
• A diverse client base: Collaborations with both large corporations and smaller dynamic companies across Belgium
• A real career development plan: Continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing
• An innovative and collaborative environment

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57,000 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.

Present in Belgium for over 25 years, ALTEN Belgium operates from its offices in Brussels and Antwerp. Today, with a team of 700 consultants, ALTEN Belgium offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering, Life Sciences, and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Medtech to Agrifood, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Ready for a new challenge?

Apply now and take part in innovative and impactful projects at ALTEN Belgium!