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Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Group Applications & Projects Manager

Reference ID:  9470

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

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  • 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

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.

Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.

A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!

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