Senior Project Management Officer (PMO)

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible
Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2028
Workload: Full-time
Application Deadline: 04 June 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Management Officer (PMO) to support a major business and technology transformation programme spanning multiple domains, countries, and technology platforms.

As a PMO embedded within a project stream, you will work closely with Stream Leads and senior stakeholders to ensure effective planning, governance, risk management, reporting, and cross-functional coordination. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in complex transformation environments and can confidently operate at both strategic and operational levels.

Key Responsibilities

Project Governance & Coordination

• Support Stream Leads in the daily steering and execution of project activities.
• Ensure adherence to project governance, methodologies, and PMO frameworks.
• Coordinate stream activities and facilitate alignment across multiple workstreams.
• Organize and support project meetings, workshops, steering committees, and governance ceremonies.
• Monitor project plans, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues.
• Develop mitigation and remediation plans.
• Escalate critical risks and blockers when required.
• Track actions and ensure timely resolution of identified concerns.

Reporting & Executive Communication

• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and steering committee materials.
• Deliver regular progress updates and status reports.
• Consolidate information from multiple stakeholders and translate it into clear management insights.
• Develop key messages and recommendations for senior leadership.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business and technical teams across multiple countries.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions.
• Manage dependencies between project streams and stakeholders.
• Support decision-making processes through structured analysis and reporting.

Project Tooling & Administration

• Maintain accurate project information and reporting within JIRA.
• Ensure rigorous project tracking and documentation standards.
• Monitor project performance metrics and progress indicators.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of PMO experience within large-scale transformation programmes.
• Proven experience supporting complex projects involving IT replatforming initiatives.
• Strong experience in project governance, planning, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Experience working within multi-country and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and identify practical solutions.

Key Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination capabilities.
• Outstanding communication and executive reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced transformation programmes.
• Strong workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in:
  • Dutch
  • French
  • English

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of business processes within large operational transformation programmes.
• Experience within the energy or utilities sector.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency with JIRA and project management tools.

What Makes You Successful

• Ability to bring structure and clarity to complex programmes.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective.
• Confidence in interacting with senior executives and governance bodies.
• Proactive approach to risk management and problem resolution.
• Strong collaboration skills across business, technical, and international teams.

Why Join This Project?

This assignment offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant business and technology transformation programmes in the sector, working alongside senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver lasting organizational change.

Apply Now

Interested candidates should submit their applications before 04 June 2026. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be scheduled before the closing date.