Job Description

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.

IT Project & Portfolio Manager
Requisition ID:  11133
Posting Start Date:  22/06/2026

Function

The IT Portfolio & Project Manager ensures that complete, reliable, and actionable IT portfolio information is available to enable high-quality reporting and decision-making across Group and Local entities.

 

Beyond transparency, the role actively contributes to delivery performance by identifying cross-project dependencies, resolving unclear integration points, and driving alignment across IT domains to reduce the risk of non-delivery.

 

Operating in close partnership with Group Controlling (GC), you will ensure that the IT reality behind portfolio reporting is accurate, coherent, and fully understood.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure reliable and up-to-date portfolio data across IT projects
  • Align and validate inputs from different IT teams and resolve inconsistencies, missing information, structural reporting gaps
  • Support portfolio reporting for leadership (EXCO, ...) with clear insights, context and delivery status
  • Identify and manage dependencies between projects, programs and entities
  • Detect and address integration gaps and unclear responsibilities
  • Anticipate delivery risks and engage stakeholders to mitigate them
  • Ensure alignment between business priorities and IT roadmaps
  • Provide visibility on demand, prioritization, and trade-offs
  • Challenge inconsistencies and support better decision-making across the portfolio
  • Facilitate collaboration across teams to improve overall delivery performance

Your Profile

 

  • Master’s degree in IT, Economics or engineering, or equivalent through experience
  • Strong analytical skills, able to identify patterns, dependencies, and risks across projects 
  • Experience in IT project, program, or portfolio management
  • Ability to work across multiple teams and domains (IT, business, finance)
  • Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
  • Comfortable working with both senior leadership and delivery teams
  • Strong communication skills, able to simplify complex situations
  • Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, French and/or German is a plus

 

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 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

You mainly work from Brussels, Emperor (close to central station), with the possibility of teleworking and regular travel to Berlin.

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!