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