Be part of Sirris’ mission to advance Belgium’s tech industry by leading GenAI projects, mentoring teams, and driving impactful innovations. Drive collaboration to enhance Belgium’s international competitiveness and sense for innovation.
Your responsibilities and tasks
1. In collaboration with the Business Unit Manager and internal experts, you translate the market needs in into strategic visions and a project portfolio. Subsequently, you draft convincing business cases for the submission of concrete R&D projects.
2. You are line manager for an autonomous team of Project Managers/Senior AI Experts. You recruit new talent and encourage the development of knowledge and skills of your team members, balancing personal professional growth and the requirements for (future) projects.
3. You oversee ongoing R&D projects in various stages of development. This includes resource planning, complex stakeholder management, escalation support and budget management.
4. At (inter)national events, network meetings or meetings with (potential) customers or partners, you are Sirris’ ambassador for the GenAI program. Building awareness of GenAI's potential and fostering confidence in Sirris as a high-tech knowledge center.
5. You communicate the strategic value of GenAI projects to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Sirris' mission to advance Belgium's technological industry. Foster cross-functional collaboration by sharing insights, innovations, and best practices across programs and business units.
Your profile and experience
6. At least 7 years of proven experience in project or program management, ideally within a business or IT environment with a strong industry focus.
7. Solid understanding of ML, AI, and GenAI technologies; prior experience managing subsidized projects is highly desirable.
8. A Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, demonstrating deep technical and analytical expertise.
9. Fluency in English is essential, with proficiency in Dutch and/or French being highly preferred to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
10. Must be based in Belgium or willing to relocate independently, ensuring availability to work closely with the local team and partners.
What our client has to offer
11. You will work in an environment where technological progress and sustainability go hand-in-hand.
12. You are in an exciting and unique position within a dynamic and innovative team, and in a simulating environment where you can further develop your expertise.
13. You have the opportunity to work with leading companies and technology experts who are at the heart of the industrial fabric in Belgium.
14. You will be one of the key leaders on the topic of GenAI across Belgium, leading thoughts and opinions while also applying your ideas in reality.
Interested?
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