Siemens Mobility designs and develops for Infrabel the EBP systems (Electronic Control Desk). These are complex real-time computer systems which are being used in signaling boxes to control and manage the signaling infrastructure and as such the rail traffic nation-wide. The program consists of several projects and is supported by a multidisciplinary team of around 60 persons.

The Software team consists of software architects, software developers and testers and is organized in scrum teams to ensure an efficient (evolutive) maintenance of the software. A DevSecOps team, with devops and cybersecurity engineers, enables a proper hand-over to the infrastructure and maintenance team. The Infrastructure and Maintenance team in turn takes care of the deployment of the software and the corrective, and preventive maintenance in the control rooms country wide. They also maintain a proper development and test environment for the software team and support in defining the overall architecture. The Management team (which includes the project managers) steers and facilitates all activities. All teams work closely together to maximize customer value and satisfaction.

As a project manager you will effectively manage our projects from A to Z. This entails the following responsibilities:

You will manage all phases of the project; requirement, analysis, development, testing, pilot, training, implementation and controlling phase. You are responsible for the proper management of scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources. You will gather a good understanding of the needs of the customer to translate them appropriately for the internal stakeholders. This entails maintaining and building excellent relationships with the customer and with your internal colleagues. You will ensure that the procedures are followed by working within the established project management framework. A proper documentation is key within the same. You will closely monitor progress and customer satisfaction. You will support and challenge internal teams to deliver “best value for money”.

What do we expect from you:

You are very meticulous and precise during extended periods of time as the developed software will be used in operational systems which may impact the railway traffic. You can work in team but also independently and autonomously. You can communicate in team to request the required information to perform the tasks. You are accurate in reviewing the input information and execution of the tasks. You are able to motivate a team without having an explicit, formal authority

Must have knowledge:

You have a Bachelor or Master degree in IT, Engineering or equivalent by experience. You have at least 5 years of experience in project and/or change management. Experience with lean management is an asset. You have a positive and proactive personality with a critical and analytical mindset. You are a highly adaptable, well-organized, and stress-resilient person. You have excellent communication skills and can translate stakeholder’s needs into the appropriate solutions. You like to negotiate, listen, understand, convince, and spar stakeholders. Knowledge of ITIL is an asset In order to communicate properly with all stakeholders, you speak fluently Dutch and/or French with a good level of English. German is a plus.

What does Siemens offer you?  

At Siemens, you will join an environment that cares about you. You get the opportunity to develop yourself in an international environment. We offer varied work in a wide range of positions and intensive internal training to further develop your career. Permanent coaching and guidance by a mentor are also part of the process.   

Furthermore, we offer:  

At least 31 days of annual leave. Flexible working conditions: 2 to 3 days a week working from home. Company car with European energy card (we have a green fleet). Benefits@work: online store with additional benefits for Siemens employees.  Training program customized to your personal career needs.   A competitive base pay, in line with the general Belgian labor market.  A financial care program including a pension plan, death & invalids’ coverage, and an extended medical insurance: hospitalization, ambulant costs (dental & optical cost), …   An employee assistance program, focused on mental and physical well-being.  And so much more!