Freelance IT Infra Project Manager (Dutch Speaking)

We are currently recruiting a Freelance IT Infrastructure Project Manager for one of our clients based in Waregem in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee projects from planning to closure, ensuring adherence to project management methodologies and governance.
• Lead deployment and migration projects across the entire IT infrastructure lifecycle.
• Conduct studies or business cases, including inventory assessments and needs analysis for internal and external customers.
• Develop deployment/migration strategies in collaboration with the IT department.
• Define and document project specifications and requirements when necessary.
• Work with IT infrastructure and security teams to design architecture ensuring security, availability, and service levels.
• Manage migration processes to minimize downtime, coordinating migration plans with stakeholders.
• Define, test, and adapt migration processes and plans based on project needs.
• Coordinate migration execution, from planning and preparation to testing, post-migration support, documentation, and handover to operational teams.
• Supervise maintenance contracts for new equipment and decommissioning of outdated systems.
• Monitor and report on project procurement, logistics, technical, organizational, and financial aspects.

Your Profile

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education:
• Degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, or a bachelor's degree in computer science with equivalent experience.
• Certifications:
• Project Management (PMI, Prince2, or similar) certification is appreciated.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in managing complex IT infrastructure projects, balancing technical, organizational, and financial aspects.
• Strong analytical skills for adapting to large cross-functional organizations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with stakeholders, particularly in public transport.
• Proficient in risk management and proactive planning to ensure system availability.
• Leadership and organizational skills to drive project success and collaboration.

Contract Type: Freelance

Location: Ghent

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 12 Months

Onsite Policy: 2-3 Days Per Week

Languages: English (Dutch is a bonus)