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Project Leader IS Life 

1. Mission Context & Objectives

The selected candidate will join the Life Information Systems division, which oversees development for underwriting and claims management applications related to life products. These systems are built using a Microfocus mainframe emulator on Windows (Cobol/Mix Cobol+.NET), with various frontend technologies (.NET, CRM), printing, integration, and communication tools.

Given the project-heavy roadmap ahead, we are seeking a solution-oriented, open-minded leader with strong project management skills to drive initiatives under tight deadlines and foster collaboration across multiple teams.

2. Mission Duration

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)

3. Language Requirements

English and French or Dutch ar mandatory.

4. Location

• Brussels city center: 2 days/week
• Remote work: 3 days/week

5. Education

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Sciences, or equivalent

6. Required Skills & Experience

Soft Skills (Mandatory)

• Strong communication and adaptability
• Methodical, structured, and proactive
• Self-driven and results-oriented
• Detail-focused and quality-conscious
• Analytical and dynamic
• Fast learner
• Client-focused

Soft Skills (Preferable)

• Concise communicator
• Strong active listening

Business Experience (Mandatory)

• Proven experience managing IT application projects
• Experience with large-scale projects (>1000 man-days)
• Senior level (5–8 years)

Business Experience (Preferable)

• Insurance industry experience
• Data warehouse (DWH) experience

Technical Skills (Mandatory)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Functional Experience (Mandatory)

• Prince2 project management methodology
• Waterfall methodology (Agile/Scrum is a plus)

Functional Experience (Preferable)

• Test management principles
• Business analysis

7. Role Responsibilities

The Project Leader will manage multiple projects across diverse technologies. Key responsibilities include:

• Project Governance: Define stakeholders, set up steering committees, and communication plans
  Deliverables: Stakeholder matrix, communication plan

• Business Requirements Management: Define scope with architects and business, challenge over-engineering
  Deliverables: Open point log, high-level goals and business case

• Architecture Coordination: Align with architects on outputs and milestones
  Deliverables: Detailed architecture planning

• Budget & Roadmap Setup: Define product breakdown, estimate work packages, plan phases
  Deliverables: Roadmap, detailed work plan, budget forecast, test plan

• Development Monitoring: Track progress and ensure alignment with scope, timing, quality, and budget
  Deliverables: Highlight reports

• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and resolve risks/issues
  Deliverables: Risk/Issue/Action log

• Stakeholder Communication: Implement and adapt communication plans as needed

• Team Engagement: Foster collaboration, initiative, and skill development across teams