Description
My Brussels based client has a requirement for an experienced project manager/quality analyst to join their team. The successful candidate will work to support the Application Development and Maintenance division in delivering key projects on time, scope, quality and cost.
For the successful candidate part of their time will be spent as the guardian and the promoter of the Project Management mandatory best practices, discipline and techniques and will be required to;
Participate to the animation of the "Project leaders Decision Board" which aims at collecting needs for improvements and getting the buy-in of representatives of the Project leaders community on new tools/processes/guidelines.
Support the roll-out of these new practices in the most optimal way and will encourage Continuous Improvement for Project management processes.
Help developing further the competencies of the project leaders, you will also coach/advise/train them on the different aspects of the methodology and on the Project Management processes such as Planning, Cost Management, Deliverables Management, Stakeholders Management, Risks and Issues Management, Change Management.
In addition to this the successful candidate will act as a Quality Assurance analyst performing independent quality assessments for 2 to 4 projects on processes and on content based on observations and using a set of quality control expectations then provide an overall evaluation of the quality of the projects. Based on these regular assessments, this will support the Project leaders defining their action plan to close the observed quality gaps and to develop further their competencies. They will then coach/advise them on the various Project management best practices.
Your Profile:
* Ability to develop and sell best practices and to engage Project Leaders in this
* Pragmatism and capacity to keep things simple
* Ability to create good relationships with the Project leaders, be a good listener and also be influential
* Ability to organise/accomplish work efficiently and autonomously, seeking advice/support and escalating when necessary
* Very good communication skills both in face-to-face discussions and in front of a big audience.
* Cultural openess and adaptability
* Experience in Project Management and/or Quality Assurance is a must
* Languages: English is a must - French is a plus
If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience please send your CV and rate expectations.
All applicants must have the right to work in the stated location.