Technical Project Manager

NextLink is seeking a talented Technical Project Manager to join with one of our client project at Brussels,Belgium.They are undergoing a major digital and organisational transformation to modernise its operations, improve efficiency, and enhance services for citizens and field operations teams.

Led by the Digital Transformation Office (DTO), which reports directly to the Digital Transformation Officer, this transformation ensures that digital initiatives align with the organisation's strategic objectives. The DTO focuses on three core pillars: Information Technology, Innovation, and Data & Intelligence.

The transformation is delivered through five key areas:

• Strategy and Governance – project intake, programme management, target operating models, and legal considerations.
  
• Technology Foundations – modernising infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity, integrating data, and stabilising core systems.
  
• Business Transformation – improving administrative, operational, and citizen-facing services.
  
• Innovation – adopting emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence.
  
• Governance and Change – ensuring effective coordination and organisational change management.
  

A key initiative is the Database Modernisation and Migration Programme, which will replace legacy mainframe environments with modern database platforms supporting critical business applications.

To support this programme, we are seeking a Project Manager to join the newly established PMO. The successful candidate will develop and manage the migration roadmap, coordinate cross-functional technical teams, prioritise work, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure the successful delivery of business value.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Project: Define and drive a clear, realistic roadmap for the overall programme.
  
• Set Priorities: Sequence work and allocate resources to focus on critical deliverables.
  
• Manage Risks: Identify, assess, and communicate key risks and mitigation plans to leadership.
  
• Coordinate Stakeholders: Manage dependencies across business and technical teams while supporting change management.
  
• Drive Governance: Facilitate decision-making and provide regular progress updates to senior management.
  
• Partner with Technical Teams: Work closely with delivery teams to resolve blockers and keep the project on track.