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Our industry is in constant evolution. Together with colleagues around the world, we stay ahead of changes in technology. Tomorrow's solutions are today's challenges. People and technology are building the next generation of security with us!
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About the role
At Securitas Technology, we are looking for an experienced and strategic Program Manager to lead and oversee large-scale security and technology programs across Belgium.
In this position, you will manage a portfolio of complex projects with budgets exceeding €10M while leading a multidisciplinary team of Project Managers, Project Leaders, engineers, subcontractors, and operational stakeholders.
You will play a key role in ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, financial performance, governance, and people management across multiple programs and technologies.
This role requires a strong leader with extensive project management experience, excellent stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to drive teams, processes, and customer relationships in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Leadership
- Lead and oversee multiple strategic projects and programs simultaneously
- Ensure successful delivery within scope, planning, budget, quality, and safety requirements
- Manage complex programs with budgets exceeding €10M
- Define and monitor project governance, KPIs, reporting structures, and operational priorities
- Drive risk management, escalation management, and decision-making processes
- Ensure proper project execution methodologies are applied across all projects
- Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and operational coordination
- Guarantee high-quality project handovers and operational readiness documentation (ORA)
People Management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 10 Project Managers / Project Leaders and operational contributors
- Support team development, performance management, mentoring, and succession planning
- Foster collaboration, accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team
- Ensure workload balancing and operational efficiency across the department
- Act as an escalation point and provide guidance on complex customer or operational situations
Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and strategic stakeholders
- Act as executive SPOC for critical customer programs and escalations
- Lead internal and external steering committees (SteerCo)
- Coordinate with Sales, Pre-Sales, Engineering, Operations, and external partners
- Ensure high customer satisfaction and long-term partnership development
Financial & Operational Management
- Monitor program P&L, forecasting, profitability, invoicing, and financial performance
- Validate and challenge supplier and subcontractor costs
- Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships
- Ensure governance compliance, quality standards, and information security requirements
- Identify business growth, up-selling, and cross-selling opportunities
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Drive optimization and standardization of internal project management processes
- Contribute to operational excellence initiatives and organizational improvements
- Ensure adherence to ISO9001, ISO27001, safety, and governance standards
Functie-eisen
Your Profile
Experience & Education
- Minimum 12 years of experience in Project or Program Management
- Proven experience managing large and complex programs
- Experience in people management and team leadership is mandatory
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, ICT, Telecommunications, Electronics, or equivalent experience
Certifications & Technical Knowledge
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI, or equivalent certification required
- ITIL certification or strong knowledge is an asset
- Intermediate knowledge of ISO27001 and governance standards
- Experience within ICT, physical security, or technology-driven environments
- Strong understanding of operational and financial project management
Languages
- Fluent in Dutch, French, and English
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Strategic and solution-oriented mindset
- Excellent stakeholder management capabilities
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Commercially minded and customer-oriented
- Autonomous, resilient, and able to manage high-pressure environments
- Strong coaching and mentoring abilities
Aanvullende informatie
A challenging role within an international technology and security environment- Exposure to large-scale and innovative projects
- A dynamic and collaborative working environment
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive salary package including extra-legal benefits
- Company car, fuel/charging card, insurance package, meal vouchers, and flexible working possibilities
Interested?
Would you like to be part of a fast-growing and innovative technology environment?
Apply now and join a team shaping the future of security technology.
We help make your world a safer place. Wij hechten veel belang aan onze waarden: integriteit, hulpvaardigheid en waakzaamheid. Bij Securitas zetten we diversiteit voorop. Wij moedigen iedereen aan te solliciteren ongeacht je afkomst, leeftijd, gender of culturele en religieuze achtergrond.
Ons doel is om de wereld een veiligere plek te maken door onze klanten verschillende diensten aan te bieden zoals permanente bewaking, technologische oplossingen of training.
