IT Project Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment
Zwijndrecht, Belgium
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Zwijndrecht, Belgium

Tech stack

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project

Job description

  • Participating in pre-sales activities together with the Account Managers (assessing feasibility, gathering technical requirements, supporting proposal preparation).

  • Providing input on timelines, scope and resources before project kick-off.

  • Ensuring a smooth transition from quotation phase to project execution. Project Planning & Coordination

  • Creating project plans, defining scope, milestones and resource allocation.

  • Leading project kick-off meetings and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.

  • Managing several short-cycle projects at the same time, switching focus quickly and efficiently.

  • Coordinating activities with internal teams such as development, production and customer service.

  • Keeping project documentation accurate and up to date. Execution, Follow-up & Reporting

  • Monitoring project progress and adjusting schedules when necessary.

  • Identifying risks early and escalating when milestones or deadlines are at risk.

  • Preparing clear and regular project updates, including progress and revenue tracking.

  • Ensuring that commercial agreements are respected, including handling scope changes with the Account Manager.

Customer Interaction & Representation

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Representing the company professionally during meetings with customers, including senior Project Managers from major international organisations.
  • Communicating in a confident, structured and solution-oriented manner.
  • Handling issues calmly and independently, maintaining a clear overview under pressure.

General Expectations

  • Switching easily between different tasks and priorities.
  • Maintaining a professional attitude and strong presentation skills at all times.
  • Collaborating closely with colleagues in a young and dynamic team environment.

Requirements

You bring a combination of technical insight, maturity and strong organisational skills.

  • 5 to 7 years of experience as a Project Manager, ideally in a technical environment
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
  • Excellent command of Dutch and English, strong ability to communicate in French, fluency in German is a plus but not required
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and switch between priorities smoothly
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, comfortable representing the company externally
  • Able to remain calm under pressure and maintain a structured approach
  • Confident, not timid, and capable of interacting with senior Project Managers on the client side
  • Quick learner with the ability to understand complex technical products
  • Team-oriented, proactive communicator with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Project
  • Willingness to travel when required (occasionally)

Benefits & conditions

In addition, you can count on an attractive salary package with extra-legal benefits:

  • Company car
  • Meal vouchers of
  • Group insurance
  • Hospitalisation insurance
  • Eco-cheques
  • 32 days of holiday

You will join a collaborative and agile organisation that values autonomy, direct impact and close teamwork.

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