ZF Group

Senior Project Manager – Digital, IT

ZF Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Lommel • Belgium

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cyber SecurityERP

About the role

  • Lead enterprise wide Digital & IT transformation projects & programs from initiation to value realization, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, architecture standards, and cybersecurity requirements with strong focus on global process harmonization, system integrations, and digital transformation.
  • Define program structure, scope, budget, delivery model, governance, and roadmap in alignment with strategic objectives and digital/IT architecture standards.
  • Lead international, distributed, and cross-functional teams to drive project success.
  • Ensure high-quality program execution through structured planning (WBS), risk management, dependency management, and milestone tracking.
  • Prepare and lead steering committees with senior leadership; drive decisions through clear options, impact statements, and risk/benefit assessments.
  • Oversee partner/ vendor delivery performance, drive RFP/RFI processes, negotiate SOWs, and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and SLAs.
  • Ensure successful go lives through coordinated testing (SIT/UAT), cutover planning, migration rehearsals, and operational readiness.
  • Lead organizational change management, stakeholder communication, training planning, and user adoption to secure sustainable value realization.
  • Shape and mature the Digital & IT PMO, advancing delivery standards, coaching PMs, developing frameworks, and strengthening the global project management community.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Digital Business Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide IT and digital transformation projects, including global ERP transformation or equivalent large digital core systems in an engineering & manufacturing environment.
  • Proven ability to execute programs with high complexity, multi region reach, diverse stakeholder groups, and multiple delivery partners.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, business process design, integration patterns, master data domains, and digital platform ecosystems.
  • Solid understanding of IT/OT security (e.g., ISO27001, IEC62443), data governance & privacy (GDPR/NIS2) and ITIL based operational processes
  • Demonstrated success using Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall delivery models with the ability to select and tailor the delivery approach based on project needs.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
  • High proficiency in program and project financial management, benefits realization tracking, and vendor/contract management.
  • Certifications such as PRINCE2 practitioner, Agile practitioner or equivalents are highly preferred.
  • Fluency in English required. Dutch or German is a strong plus.
Benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
digital transformationenterprise architecturebusiness process designintegration patternsdata governanceIT/OT securityAgileWaterfallprogram financial managementvendor management
Soft Skills
communicationinfluencingstakeholder managementleadershiporganizational change managementcoachingplanningrisk managementnegotiationteam leadership
Certifications
PRINCE2 practitionerAgile practitionerISO27001IEC62443GDPRNIS2