IT Project Manager

Our client is looking for an IT Project Manager to work on a long term freelance/contract based 5 days per week onsite in Brussels, Belgium. Due to the nature of the work, candidates require a valid EU Secret Clearance.

Implementation of Command-and-Control software and Deployable CIS:

• Represent the customer as main stakeholder in the current project for the development of the prototype
• Contribute to drafting of the call for tender for the final solution after the prototype validation.
• Capability of dealing with challenges at political, functional and technical level in a regulatory and governmental environments.
• Manage and deliver highly complex IT projects in accordance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards and agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills.
• Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of Projects.
• Participate in functional working groups and progress meetings.
• Prepare and maintain project and quality plans and tracks activities against the plan, provide regular and accurate reports.
• Communicate with stakeholders as outlined in communication plan to gain community support for the project and to solicit input to improve the project.
• Monitor all budgeted projects expenditures.
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with the project activities and take appropriate action to control the risks.
• Liaise with programme management, external suppliers, and account manager.
• Manage the change control procedure gaining agreement for revisions to the project from project sponsors.
• Provide effective leadership for the project team ensuring that team members are motivated and constantly developing their skills and experience.