Senior Project Manager – Public Sector Digitalisation

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead medium- to large-scale digitalisation projects for public sector clients. You will own end-to-end delivery, manage complex stakeholder environments, and contribute to business growth through client relationship development and presales activities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery Lead full lifecycle delivery of digital/IT transformation projects (€500K–€10M+) Manage scope, budget, timeline, quality, risks, and resources Apply methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile/Scrum, or SAFe Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors Report to executive stakeholders and lead governance bodies Stakeholder & Governance Management Build and manage relationships with senior client stakeholders Navigate complex public sector governance structures Handle escalations, risks, and contract compliance Sales & Account Development Identify and develop new business opportunities Contribute to public tenders, proposals, and negotiations Support account growth and pipeline forecasting Risk, Change & Quality Manage risks, change requests, and quality standards Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations Leadership & Knowledge Sharing Coach and develop team members Contribute to internal best practices and thought leadership

Experience & Skills 8+ years in project management (5+ in public sector digitalisation) Proven delivery of €1M+ projects and teams of 10+ Strong knowledge of Belgian public sector (federal/regional) Certified in PRINCE2 and/or PMP; Agile experience preferred Experience with public tenders and procurement law Financial/project P&L management skills Languages Dutch and/or French (professional level), English (working proficiency) Client-focused and results-driven Strong leadership and stakeholder management Excellent communication and negotiation skills Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented

What to expect from working at Sopra Steria Lead transformative projects that directly improve the quality of public services for Belgian citizens. Join a recognised leader in Belgian public sector consulting with decades of institutional knowledge. Clear career progression path with structured support for development to Senior Manager and beyond.

Competitive package: company car or mobility budget, meal vouchers, group insurance, flexible home-working. A European company with a strong culture of responsibility, sustainability and societal impact.

Ready to take the next step?

We’re here to support you all the way and we are looking forward to your application! Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than 51.000 colleagues in nearly 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider . Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development. The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together.