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Head of Program Management

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

 

  • 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:

 

  • Master’s degree in engineering, management, or equivalent.
  • 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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