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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.

Implementation Manager Grid Development

Reference ID:  9361

Function

Elia’s Grid Development (GD) department is facing significant challenges in the coming years, due to the continuously changing energy landscape, changing legislation and methodologies, a strong electrification of society, …

 

As Implementation Manager you play a crucial role within the GD department by leading its Center of Excellence. You are responsible for implementing and overseeing the daily follow-up of the strategic roadmap and act as the driving force for continuous improvement within the department.

 

Your key responsibilities

  • Support the Core Team in establishing, following up, and implementing the strategic roadmap.
  • Facilitate the grid study planning & validation process, ensuring alignment with responsible grid developers and study teams, and present a prioritized plan to management.
  • Coordinate the resource planning process for various GD teams to ensure feasible work planning with the right priorities.
  • Report on key activities of the GD department to management through defined dashboards and key performance indicators.
  • Participate in the validation of grid studies, acting as a gatekeeper for presented topics to ensure informed decision-making.
  • Design and implement a new document management system for GD, aligned with Elia’s document management policies.
  • Drive continuous improvement within the department by gathering feedback, organizing brainstorm sessions, and following up on improvement streams.
  • Establish a central hub for operational excellence by creating central guidelines, tools, and well-defined processes for best practices.
  • Act as an implementation manager for specific projects within GD, from conceptual ideas to fruition, ensuring proper adherence and functioning post-implementation.

 

As Implementation Manager you work closely with the Program Management Officers of the GD department and ensure cross-departmental collaboration to deliver quality results.

Your Profile

  • You possess a master's degree in engineering (civil, commercial, ...), in economics or equivalent by experience ;
  • You have at least 2 years of working experience with familiarity in project management best practices ;
  • You have at least a basic knowledge of Elia’s activities and projects and of the energy sector as a whole ;
  • You strive for excellence, you have a talent for spotting improvement opportunities, and can carry these beyond mere ideas to implementation;
  • You are familiar with change management principles and confident in engaging with various stakeholders within and outside the GD department;
  • You are well organized and rigorous in managing project deadlines showing a result-oriented mindset
  • You are flexible in managing your workload, while focusing on the right priorities;
  • You are able to work autonomously, make decisions and communicate essential topics to management effectively.
  • You are assertive with excellent communication skills. You have a good knowledge of English and are fluent in French or Dutch, with at least a good understanding of the other language.

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: Sinterklaas and 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. 
  • Private PC plan: once every 3 years, a budget will be made available to you for a PC/tablet with software & peripherals for personal use. 
  • 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

Léon Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussel

This office is easily accessible by public transport, a 5-minute walk from Schaarbeek station.

We also operate a hybrid work policy that allows you to combine working in the office and at home.

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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