Senior Project Manager – Public Sector Digitalisation

About the role

Sopra Steria is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead medium- to large-scale digitalisation projects for public sector clients. You will own end-to-end delivery, manage complex stakeholder environments and contribute to business growth through client relationship development and presales activities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of digital/IT transformation projects worth €500K to €10M+ and manage scope, budget, timeline, quality, risks and resources
• Apply methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile/Scrum or SAFe, coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors, and report to executive stakeholders and lead governance bodies
• Build relationships with senior client stakeholders, navigate public sector governance structures and handle escalations, risks and contract compliance
• Identify new business opportunities, contribute to public tenders, proposals and negotiations, and support account growth and pipeline forecasting
• Manage risks, change requests and quality standards, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations
• Coach and develop team members and share internal best practices

Required profile

• 8+ years in project management, including 5+ in public sector digitalisation
• Proven delivery of €1M+ projects and teams of 10+
• Strong knowledge of Belgian public sector (federal/regional)
• Dutch and/or French at professional level, English at working proficiency
• Public tenders and procurement law experience, financial/project P&L management skills

Required skills

• Certified in PRINCE2 and/or PMP; Agile experience preferred
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills

What we offer

• A clear career progression path to Senior Manager and beyond
• Competitive package: company car or mobility budget, meal vouchers, group insurance and flexible home-working