Group Applications & Projects Manager,
On site
Brussels, Belgium
Full Time
04-03-2025
Job Specifications
Function
The IT Application Development and Maintenance for ELIA Belgium department is responsible for developing and maintaining a large portfolio of IT applications necessary for the proper functioning of our business operational processes in Belgium. We are talking about traditional IT (product integrations, custom development, etc.), technical IT (Real time SCADA, simulator, etc.) and digitalisation (cloud, mobile, data, etc.). Each manager is responsible for a team of IT Application Managers. These ITAMs work within multi-functional product or project teams involving resources from business (Product Owners, Business Analysts, etc.) and IT (developers, architects, testers, etc.). They ensure successful completion of the IT implementation path of projects as well as guaranteeing high-quality operational support for the IT applications for which they are responsible.
Main Responsibilities Of The Manager
Portfolio Management
Within the scope of the resources (budget and means) provided and the IT sourcing strategy defined, analyse, structure and manage a portfolio of IT projects in order to build a balanced, prioritised and achievable portfolio of IT projects, in line with the specific needs of the business in the short, medium and long term. The manager will be responsible for budget monitoring for all IT activities (projects & maintenance) in his/her portfolio.
Project Management
Support individual IT project managers in the delivery and maintenance of IT technical solutions (contribute to familiarisation with business topics, participate in challenging the business, etc.).
Identify issues and risks with possible impacts on the success of the project; adjust if necessary.
Validate the main deliverables of the main projects.
Change Management
The role also functions within the context of ELIA Group’s ongoing digital transformation (IT & business). From both a technological (e.g. migration of applications to Hybrid-Cloud platforms, etc.) and organisational (Scrum Agile framework, product operating model, etc.) perspective, the manager will be required to help with defining the vision for these changes and support his/her team in this transformation.
Management of internal and external personnel
Within the scope of Elia’s HR policy, lead and coach internal employees in order to always have the competent and motivated employees needed to achieve the team’s objectives and offer them the best chance of development. Within the scope of Elia's purchasing policy, recruit, evaluate and coach external employees in order to create a team capable of successfully carrying out IT projects.
Internal contacts
His/her stakeholders in the business (Business Program Managers, Business Analyst teams, customers, etc.),
The internal software factories (.Net, BI, etc.) and other IT departments (CoE AI, Data platforms, etc.) that provide the resources and technology platforms to carry out the projects,
The teams of internal architects who define the technical standards and provide support for the technical solutions to be implemented,
The IT Infrastructure department responsible for the deployment of applications on servers,
The business portfolio manager who consolidates the business and IT project portfolio at ELIA level.
Your Profile
University degree in IT or applied economics, commercial or civil engineer with IT as a minor subject.
Trilingual (FR/NL/EN), knowledge of German is a plus.
Desired experience Team and/or project portfolio management (5-10 years) in an IT organisation.
Knowledge of the business domains and/or IT processes associated with the relevant application domain is a plus.
Competence accountability, efficiency, customer-oriented, team player, planning and organisation, coaching & leadership, professionalism.
Programme and project management methodology (e.g. Lean, Agile, Devops).
Technical skills (customer developments via .NET, cloud solution integrations, etc.).
Offer
Salary a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
Insurance group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.
Vacation You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
Social fund Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.
Communication you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
Discounts you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
Mobility we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
Elia shares Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.
Location
Boulevard de l'Empereur 20, 1000 Bruxelles
About the Company
Elia Group is a key player in electricity transmission. We ensure that production and consumption are balanced around the clock, supplying 30 million end users with electricity. Through our subsidiaries in Belgium (Elia) and the north and east of Germany (50Hertz), we operate 19,349 km of high-voltage connections, meaning that we are one of Europe’s top 5 transmission system operators. With a reliability level of 99.99%, we provide society with a robust power grid, which is important for socioeconomic prosperity. We also asp... Know more
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