Requisition ID: 3216
Location:
Louvain-la-Neuve, BE
Work regime: Full-Time
Kind of contract: Open Ended Contract
Mission
As Head of Program Management, you will be responsible for turning strategic programs into actionable projects, consolidating the R&D operational roadmap, and supporting project management within the R&D department. Your goal: ensure strategic initiatives are delivered effectively, aligning with the company’s vision and driving successful product development across the full lifecycle.
Challenges we trust you with
1. Translate strategy into projects: Define clear objectives, scope, and deliverables, ensuring full alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
2. Build & update the R&D roadmap: Consolidate all R&D projects into a single operational roadmap, tracking timelines, milestones, and resources.
3. Support & coach project managers: Provide tools, processes, and best practices to help them manage risks, resources, and communication.
4. Enable cross-functional collaboration: Act as a central point between R&D, product management, and engineering to ensure smooth coordination.
5. Manage resources & anticipate needs: Monitor budgets, staffing, and equipment, ensuring proper allocation and flagging potential gaps early.
6. Track performance & report regularly: Set up clear KPIs and deliver regular progress reports, highlighting successes, risks, and next steps.
7. Drive continuous improvement: Promote innovation and process optimization, keeping up with best practices and industry trends.
What We Value
You have:
1. Master’s degree in engineering, management, or equivalent.
2. 10+ years of proven experience in program/project management.
3. Solid track record translating strategy into operational projects.
4. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
5. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
6. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (PMI, Prince2, etc.).
And You Also Are
1. A natural leader who brings teams together.
2. Structured yet adaptable when needed.
3. Comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
4. Proactive and solutions-oriented.
5. Passionate about driving impact through strong project delivery.
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