Project Manager / Application Manager

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that our client plays a crucial role in this?

As part of a European transmission system operator, our client ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in their country.

Side-by-side with other Contingent Workers and client staff, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Service description:

The IT Energy Market and Real-Time Applications & Projects Department is responsible for the rollout and long-term maintenance of IT tools for operational processes. These include real-time computerised management of the supervision and control system for the power grid, tools guaranteeing security of supply, tools facilitating transactions on the various energy markets, and exchanges of data with market players.

You will be joining as an IT Project Manager responsible for the complete rollout of IT projects at client sites through Keystone Solutions consultancy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing IT projects, including launching and following up on projects, planning their implementation, monitoring their scope, budget and schedule, managing issues and risks, drafting progress reports, producing documentation, and so on;
• Working with the business to set priorities within your project portfolio;
• Cooperating on and synchronizing with IT projects upstream or downstream of your projects with a view to dealing with scheduling constraints and realizing synergies between projects;
• Testing requirements provided by the business prior to their approval;
• Validating and verifying specifications drawn up by the business and translating these into a functional, technical design based on Microsoft technologies (.NET);
• Managing a team of internal and/or external developers together with the .NET technical manager and closely monitoring projects entailing software that is purchased or developed externally;
• Validating a testing and quality management strategy and monitoring them during rollout;
• Overseeing releases;
• Supporting end users (second line);
• Organizing and prioritizing the maintenance of the developed solutions.

Requirements:

• Holds a university degree specializing in IT and/or electricity.
• Has several years of relevant experience as an IT project manager and/or Business Analyst and/or functional analyst and/or product owner.
• Experience with agile scrum development and/or lean management is a plus.
• Experience in projects/products based on Microsoft architecture (.NET, Visual Studio, SQL Server) is a plus.
• Can communicate easily with developers on technical matters.
• Knowledge of and experience in the electricity and/or energy sector would be an asset.
• Keeps abreast of the latest IT developments. Demonstrable experience in digitalisation would be an asset.
• Can communicate easily with operators about technical and design matters.
• Has an analytical mind and good organizational skills.
• Is customer-driven and a good communicator and you work well in a team.
• Is fluent in English. You have a good knowledge of Dutch and/or French.

Additional information:

• Location: Emperor

Important: for non-EU candidates, please present candidates who comply with the following criteria:

• Possess a work permit allowing the individual to work in Belgium.
• Hold a valid residence permit confirming the right of residence in Belgium.

There's something electric in the air with this mission!

What makes this mission attractive?

• An interesting project at a reference within the energy sector: Our client encourages innovation and collaboration. You will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to demonstrate your skills and develop further your competences within this project.
• Focus on well-being at work: the company puts maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
• A diverse team of co-workers: Our client puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today at Keystone Solutions Career Portal.