Technical PM Security & Safety

The primary role of the Technical Project Manager is to work closely with customers to drive the successful delivery of IT building projects.

The Technical Project Manager will facilitate the management of scope for the customer’s requirements, plan implementations and deliver to the planned scope and budget.

As Technical Project Manager you will be part of  the Safety and Network team and report to your Team Lead. Safety and Network team delivers projects in many areas: CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, network, structured cabling, IT Housing & parking equipment with budget to over 1M€.

The Technical Project Manager will be in the lead for a technical solution we will rollout for the NMBS/SNCB.

Key responsibilities

Project initiation and planning (study phase):

• determines the high level scope, planning & budget

• ensures validation of the solutions and estimation of effort and costs by experts and team members

 Conduct studies:

• formulates, based on the advice provided by the customer's Corporate Security Service, proposals for security solutions (cameras, intrusion detection, parking systems, fire detection and access control) that fit within the customer's security policy

• designs a detailed study that is in accordance with applicable standards and the customer risk analysis in the context of fire protection

• determines the functional specifications for existing and new solutions or to replace existing technology solutions

• validates the supplier's submitted quotations

 Project start-up (execution phase):

• determines the detailed scope, planning & budget and communicates this to the project team (kick-off)

 Project governance:

• communicates on a regular basis about progress, the agreed scope and adjusted planning including resources and competencies

• monitors the financial result

• manages and monitors risks and problems with the project team and escalates to management and customer in a timely manner if necessary, searches for solutions with the project team and discusses this with the customer and, if necessary, management.

• follows up on new change requests and ensures approval during a steering committee before implementation

• ensures coordination between the external and internal teams

• supports audit activities if necessary

 Communication:

• keeps the Business Project Manager regularly informed about the progress and achievements of the project

• provides monthly update via Project Status Report to B-IT and the customer

• ensures a monthly follow-up of the actual cost, effort, progress

Project closing:

• represents the customer at the delivery of the project and records the “lessons learned”

• ensures the transfer to Operations (including to the service desk) and support Team and ensures that the necessary documentation and training is provided.

Managing the Project Manager Deployment:

• ensures the transfer of projects

• maintains a helicopter view of ongoing projects

• contributes to a positive atmosphere in the project team and ensures efficient and high-quality delivery

• resolves conflicts

Drawing up and managing framework contracts:

• writes specifications: responsible for the technical part of the specifications in the context of framework contracts.

• evaluates the submitted quotations and chooses the supplier

• has contact with customers in connection with guidelines and agreements in function of the framework contracts

• acts as the first point of contact for suppliers regarding the relevant framework contracts

• monitors the market in connection with new developments in safety & security

Third-line support:

• intervenes in problems and escalations of incidents

• analyzes the situation

• initiates the necessary actions

• ensures that the problem is resolved 

• 10 + years relevant experience with project management

• Experience within Public Sector will also be considered an asset

• Recognises and applies our Core Values: Professionalism, Respect, Entrepreneurship, Corporation and Leadership

• Demonstrated “can do” work ethic coupled with effective time management and ability to overcome ambiguously or under-defined problems

• PM² and/or PMBOK knowledge are preferred. Prince2, qualifications are an asset; ITIL Certification.

•  In-depth knowledge and experience of security & safety techniques more specific about parking access control systems.

• Certification BA4, BA5, VCA

• Basic knowledge of the customer's organization and operation

• Knowledge of drawing up framework contracts, studies and budgets

• Proficient in Dutch, French and English.

Our offer

Within our open corporate culture, you contribute to the digital transformation of SNCB. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. In addition to a good work-life balance and a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits:

• the possibility to work remotely + flexible working hours;

• 35 days of leave;

• a company car + a public transport season ticket;

• a target bonus;

• a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members);

  • hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family;

  • outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation);

  • group insurance: supplementary pension, work disability and death (cafeteria plan);

  • accidents at work (extralegal);

• meal vouchers and eco-vouchers;

• net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.