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Enterprise Project Management Officer

HEAD OF Enterprise Project Management Officer

Location : Belgium

The Company

The company is a 100% Belgian and independent general insurance company that distinguishes itself by its original and independent structure of the “mutual insurance company” type. Through this form the company lets its customers share in the profit, via rebates.

For more than 100 years the company has opted for the human approach, and its employees daily live that experience. For example, all employees have an A-to-Z responsibility for their insurance files and therefore have the opportunity to acquire broad professional knowledge. And just as the company stands close to its customers, the employees also work closely with each other.

The Technology Department

The Technology Department counts 105 permanent employees and 70 external consultants. The company is in full digital transformation, making huge efforts to lay the foundations for further automation in the coming years in order to increase efficiency and productivity and optimize customer service. Therefore, an annual budget in investments is allocated under the new strategic plan of the organization.

The Technology Department plays a crucial role in this plan and is looking for leadership in specific domains to lead the growth initiatives. In this context, there is an important vacancy in the Technology Department Management Team for a Head of Enterprise Project Management Office.

Reporting

This position reports to the CTO, a member of the Executive Committee.

Responsibilities

The Head of Enterprise Project Management Office is responsible for (1) the development of the project and program management competencies throughout the organization, (2) the implementation of the digital transformation strategy of the company, guaranteeing that all projects are aligned with the strategic needs and the roadmap and (3) the daily management of the project management resources and the reporting of the projects’ progress towards senior management. This role is not limited to IT projects, but encompasses all the business and operational projects that are being launched throughout the organization.

Development of the project and program management competencies:

Develop project management methodologies and skills in both the IT and the other departments
Measure the project management and project governance maturity of the organization, propose and lead initiatives for improvement, to guarantee the success of ongoing projects
Put in place project management coaching initiatives where needed
Improve the collaboration between IT and users on large as well as small projects
Inventorizes the skills and resources needs and proposes actions to fill the gaps

Implement the Digital Transformation Strategy:

Oversee the enterprise project progress and make sure it is in line with the business goals and priorities
Cooperate with the CTO, the Portfolio Manager and the Head of Enterprise Architecture, to assist in the project portfolio selection process.
Advise top management on the utilization of the investment budget to optimize the impact on business results
Develop project roadmaps and monitor the projects’ implementation
Ensure that programs meet strategic needs and the company's roadmap and that interdependencies between programs and projects are clear and monitored

Management of programs and projects:

Lead the activities of the Enterprise Project Management Office (planning, budget, milestones, risks, dependencies)
Manage 13 Project Leaders and 3 Project Support Officers in their daily activities and optimize their cooperation with / support to the project sponsors in the business
Decide on the allocation of project resources
Assess staffing needs and, in collaboration with line management, propose and execute the necessary recruitment and training actions; ensure a constant exchange of experiences and best practices

Requirements

5 years of experience in an equivalent position or 10 years of experience in managing complex and transversal programs
An operational manager with a proven seniority in portfolio management and change & digital transformation management; able to provide content leadership
Solid experience in having developed program roadmaps
Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is an important plus, but not strictly necessary
Able to develop a global vision of the company's project portfolio and critically assess its contribution to the overall strategy
Broad insight in typical business processes like sales & marketing, production, supply chain, procurement, finance, HR, etc.
A leader who is able to develop and share a vision, then unite and mobilize the team members to achieve this vision
A mature people manager who creates a working environment that enables collaboration between teams, regardless of the hierarchical link, in the common interest and with an open management style, empowering people
Able to achieve optimal results by stimulating the teams and giving them responsibilities and the necessary resources
A good listener, both to colleagues and business partners; take the interests of others into account and empathize with their views
Able to make complex decisions based on facts and data
Striving for excellence for him/herself and others and taking this into account when defining the objectives of the department
Committed to a continuous improvement process
A real passion for IT and new trends in working methods such as Agile, Lean IT, Continuous Delivery, etc.
Knowledge of Planview is a plus
Personality: team player, bridge-builder, hands-on, pragmatic, direct, autonomous, ambition to succeed, strategic thinker, knowledgable but not a guru-type, action oriented, flexible in how to reach goals, enthousiastic, caring, encouraging, stress resistant, able to put things in perspective and sense of humor
Fluent in Dutch, French and English

Offer

You will join a 100% Belgian and independent group, of the cooperative and mutual type, on a human scale, where you will be able to have an impact quickly
You are part of the typical and specific corporate culture: employees and former employees appreciate the positive, pleasant atmosphere and the collegial way of working
The company attaches great importance to a good work-life balance for its employees
You will work in our characterful offices in the heart of Brussels,
You will receive a contract of indefinite duration with attractive fringe benefits
You will have the opportunity to further develop your competences and knowledge thanks to the wide range of training courses

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Head of Cybersecurity BU

Country Cluster Procurement Manager

Head of Microsoft Cloud

Head of Microsoft Germany

Location : Germany

The Company

Our client is a leading consulting firm focused on digital strategy, tech platforms, and cybersecurity.

Present in 18 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, they empower their customers to transform their business and unlock the future, by combining Strategy, Design, Data, and Platforms.

Mission

The executive in this role will have the responsibility to enable the further development of the M-Cloud in Germany with a focus on the development of a compelling value proposition based on Microsoft offering, supervision of solution design, and approval of the most complex architecture to ensure not only successful client acquisition but also efficient implementation.

Among his tasks he/she will have to:

Drive sales and new business development
Hire, Develop and Manage the delivery team composed of about 100 people
Develop, track and control the development of annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing and operations of M-Cloud.
Create overall technology standards and practices and ensure adherence of the delivery team.
Track, analyze and monitor technology performance metrics
Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture
Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape
Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity
Work closely with Marketing, Business Development and Operations to define and deliver new products and enhancements

Reporting

The position reports directly to the Managing Director of Germany and functionally to the M-Cloud organization at the Group level.

Qualifications

Responsibility demonstrated on a similar scope in a similar firm
A personal network of decision-makers within leading clients (CIO’s, CFO’s) where he has established credibility in the domain thanks to track record and experience
An ability to attract a “cluster” of consultants specializing in MSFT Implementation projects
Offers experience in growth and animation of teams, rolling out new businesses and leading organisations of a comparable size
A well-rounded executive with the ability to deliver strategic but hands-on business vision.
Well-organized, used to work and influence in a “soft” matrix environment and to deal with ambiguity
Proven experience in dealing “tough but fair” with works councils
German and English fluently, strong intercultural intelligence.

Attitudes

Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit. Autonomous locally & compliant globally
Commercially driven, persistent, and straight-forward. Offers a high dedication to achieving results.
Charismatic negotiator offering the gravitas of a senior leader
Proven ability to challenge and develop teams and to ensure a focused, empowering and motivating working spirit
Pragmatic strategic thinker with the capacity to analyse and synthesize. Not focusing on the day-to-day operations but on overseeing the business from a bird´s eye perspective
Performance is key, being analytic and accountable at the same time, offering the ability to keep the pressure, is important to “survive” within Devoteam

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