Looking for a new challenge as IT Project Manager? Look no further, we have just the job for you.
DKV Belgium, a loyal partner in insurance, but there’s more than meets the eye — we’re a dynamic team of around 500 engaged colleagues driving digital transformation. As part of the international Munich Re Group, we proudly lead private health insurance in Belgium, supporting our clients during good and difficult times. You will arrive in an environment where everybody is able to be who they are, where you can get the most out of yourself day in and day out, with the support of your colleagues.
Together, we put our values 'We Act Forward Together' into practice every day to strengthen the trust of our two million clients.
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What the Key Tasks Look Like:
To support us in the realization of our project roadmap we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic IT project manager. They can work closely with program managers, transformation leads, international colleagues and colleagues in the various local involved IT teams and will focus on the acceptation of the project results by every stakeholder.
Additionally, the IT project manager needs to enable the delivery of the projects within the agreed constraints (w.r.t. scope/quality, time and budget). Potential deviations need to be tackled proactively.
Project Planning & Delivery
- You define project objectives, scope, feasibility and requirements, ensuring alignment with the project roadmap, architecture, security standards and business needs.
- You develop and maintain the project plan, resources and budget, ensuring timely delivery of agreed outcomes.
- You manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change requests, taking proactive actions to keep delivery on track.
Stakeholder & Governance Management
- You coordinate and challenge internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
- You establish appropriate project governance, maintain required documentation, monitor compliance with procedures, and provide clear status reporting to management and business stakeholders.
- You advise governance bodies on project prioritization and portfolio-related decisions when required.
Transition & Continuous Improvement
- You ensure a smooth transition from project delivery into operational support.
- You capture lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices, governance frameworks and procedures within IT.
- You respond effectively to unforeseen challenges by applying structured problem-solving techniques and sound judgment.
Required Skills and Competences:
Hard skills
- You possess a higher degree or equivalent through relevant experience (minimum 3 years), and have proven experience leading and monitoring multiple projects in a matrix organization.
- You are fluent in English with a good understanding of Dutch and/or French.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (preferably PRINCE2), with practical experience with Agile/Scrum delivery approaches and knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks (preferably ITIL).
- You have experience with MS Project Online, Jira, Confluence and related project management tools, and are familiar with Release Train development;
- Experience in the finance and/or insurance sector is a strong asset.
Soft skills
- Change Leadership & Team Collaboration: you are able to drive change, create engagement and promote project objectives. Additionally, you build collaboration and alignment across a matrix organization, while gaining buy-in from project team members and stakeholders and effectively follows up on progress.
- Stakeholder Management, Influencing & Negotiation: you build constructive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, have experience in handling conflicts diplomatically and negotiate with a win-win mindset, and also apply the appropriate balance between formal and informal approaches.
- Communication: you communicate clearly and adapt messaging to different audiences, while being able to visualize, summarize and convey complex information in an understandable way;
- Results Orientation & Problem Solving: You are proactive, outcome-driven and focused on delivering results, and are able to demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming project challenges;
- Learning Mindset: You are eager to learn and continuously expand knowledge and expertise.
Want to grow with us?
At DKV we offer you a varied job with growth opportunities (thanks to training, coaching, growth projects, and internal mobility) and all this at a prime location in the heart of Brussels.
Besides a competitive gross salary, we offer an extensive standard package of extra-legal benefits such as:
- insurance package (hospitalization, ambulatory insurance, guaranteed income insurance, pension plan)
- a year-end premium, collective company premium, and individual bonus
- flex reward-plan
- meal and eco vouchers
- internet and homeworking allowance
- company car or mobility budget
Moreover, you can count on an attractive leave scheme (up to 34 days), flexible working hours, and the possibility to work from home up to three days a week. This way of hybrid working guarantees you a good balance between work and your private life.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. If you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can make any reasonable adjustments needed to support you through your recruitment journey.