ATM / Airport / Aviation Technical Project Manager

About the role

Egis, a global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm, is expanding its local team in Belgium to manage technical projects for its clients. The Technical Project Manager oversees the design, integration and commissioning of technical solutions supporting air traffic control, acting as the direct interface with the customer, industrial contractors and internal experts. Projects may cover modernisation of ATM systems, digital towers, UTM, innovation and SESAR solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage ATM technical projects (VCS systems, radio communications, shelters, E1/IP gateways, etc.) and coordinate stakeholders such as customer experts, contractors, IT infrastructure, safety, change management, security and facility management.
• Establish, maintain and follow the project plan: planning, budget, resources, risks and communication.
• Validate key architectures and documents through design review, safety assessment, change requests, risk analysis and compliance documentation.
• Manage acquisition, delivery, reception and commissioning of equipment, including procurement, tenders, bid analysis, negotiations, production, FAT, on-site installation, SAT, migration and final acceptance.
• Guarantee quality and traceability of project documentation (permits, safety files, diagrams, technical sheets).
• Report regularly to Egis and the customer on progress, risks, decisions and operational points.
• Side missions: contribute to technical workshops, support OPS teams during operational testing, and help prepare audit, security or regulatory compliance files.
• Additional possible missions: support business development and tender preparation, improve Egis processes, and take part in internal communication events.

Required profile

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in project management in IT, ATM, airports or aviation.
• Master's degree or engineering degree in IT, aviation or ATMS.
• Experience managing a complete cycle of industrial equipment: design, installation, migration and commissioning.
• Fluent English with excellent drafting skills; knowledge of French and/or Dutch is an asset.
• Starting date: October 2026.

Required skills

• Technical project management and programme management.
• ATM equipment: VCS analog/IP, E1/IP gateways, radios (Rx, Tx, TRx), shelters, WAN, VoIP.
• Knowledge of safety, change, risk and configuration management processes.
• Reading and writing technical documents (design, test plans, FAT/SAT, reports of control bodies).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional leadership skills, with clear communication to technical, operational and management audiences.