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Senior Program Manager - SMALS (Evere)

Customer: Smals Engelandstraat 2-20 1060 Brussel België
Dates: 2026-07-20 2027-07-20
Arrangements: Hybrid, Full-time
Apply before: 2026-07-13

Description

Belgian Defence is establishing a new CIS Program Management Office to support the delivery of multiple strategic infrastructure and capability programmes over the coming years. The selected consultant will play a key role in creating this PMO while coordinating the alignment of numerous internal IT Service Owners. This assignment directly contributes to the modernization of Defence's digital landscape.

The consultant will coordinate major infrastructure programmes such as Defence Headquarters and Kwartierplan 2.0 while ensuring governance, planning and stakeholder alignment. Success depends on strong programme management, executive communication and the ability to manage complex delivery environments involving multiple technical domains.

This long-term assignment is expected to continue until 2030 through annual renewals. Candidates should combine extensive IT management expertise with leadership experience, military or NATO exposure, and the ability to operate in classified environments.

Top Reasons to Apply
Strategic Defence
★★★★★
Long-term Mission
★★★★★
Executive Exposure
★★★★★
Large Programmes
★★★★★
Leadership Impact
★★★★☆
Responsibilities
Launch CIS PMO
Coordinate programmes
Manage stakeholders
Lead governance
Align IT services
 
Must Have
Programme leadership
Cyber expertise
Military/NATO experience
NS clearance
Large IT delivery
 
Nice to Have
Operating models
Service lifecycle
Board governance
Executive reporting
Infrastructure projects
 

Detailed Skills Requested

Technical Skills

  • Enterprise Programme Management
  • Cyber & Infrastructure
  • IT Service Lifecycle Management
  • Programme Governance
  • Operating Models
  • Portfolio Coordination

General Skills

  • Leadership
  • Senior Stakeholder Management
  • Executive Communication
  • Board Reporting
  • Complex Decision Making
  • Team Leadership (15+ people)

Questions to Address

  1. Explain the job position and company.
  2. Provide at least two programme references above €50M.
  3. Explain which directives were created and in which context.
  4. Describe programme boards and your role.
  5. Provide proof of NS clearance.
  6. Explain your relevant experience.
  7. Describe your leadership role.