ICT Project/Feature Manager

As ICT Project/Feature Manager you will be responsible for the preparation & successful realization/delivery of the features assigned to him/her in line with the project objectives, scope, budget & timeline as defined in the project charter.

What you will do

The ICT Project/Feature Manager is end-to-end responsible for the preparation & successful realization/delivery of the features assigned to him/her in line with the project objectives, scope, budget & timeline as defined in the project charter. 

To ensure successful delivery of the project, the ICT Project Manager coordinates and monitors all aspects of the project, including stakeholder- and change management, in line with the project methodology and deliverables as defined by imec. 

This means that you will: 

• Define and maintain an up-to-date comprehensive committed project plan which identifies project deliverables, work breakdown structure & planning, resources, risks & dependencies. 
• Coordinate, motivate, encourage, facilitate and support the project team members in achieving the project objectives. 
• Manage/coordinate ICT Vendors (software, hardware & consultancy) who are involved in the project. 
• Ensure the required project governance is put in place and ensure project team meetings and steercos are organized regularly. 
• Bring key elements for decision making to the steerco, indicating the impact and presenting potential alternatives. 
• Manage and regularly report project progress, budget, risks & issues to the ICT Business Partner & Team Leader, to whom you’ll report, as well as to the ICT PMO Manager. 
• Ensure the project is executed in line with agreed standards & methodology (e.g. quality gating, testing before release to production, ...) 
• Ensure that the necessary change management actions are taken (communication, training, post go-live support, ...) 
• Ensure upon project delivery the knowledge transfer and handover to operations is done before closing the project. 
• Be the single point of contact for the project for both internal and external customers.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

• You have a master’s degree - preferably in computer science or engineering - or an equivalent in experience. 
• We value your extensive track record in project and change management, and project delivery. You have a background in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2 & SAFe), processes and techniques that you apply in a pragmatic way. 
• You are a team player and with your no-nonsense attitude, you coordinate your team to get the job done. 
• Your strong data analytic skills enable you to interpret and make recommendations in terms of planning, budgeting, problem solving, etc. 
• As an experienced Project Manager, you are a communication superstar, building strong relationships with all kinds of stakeholders across imec. 
• You have an open mind, a fluent knowledge of English and ideally some knowledge of Dutch. 
• You feel comfortable in a complex and demanding environment. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools, such as SharePoint, Teams, PowerApps, OneDrive, ... is a must and with Azure DevOps an important plus. 
• Experience with technology-oriented projects in the workplace domain like streaming platform, smart locker implementation, ... is a plus.