30-06-2026
Brussels and Remote
Location: Brussels (Hybrid)
Start Date: 1 January 2027
Duration: Until 31 December 2031
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 10+ years (Expert)
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Leader & Functional Analyst to join a team responsible for business-critical Java applications that support real-time operational processes.
This hybrid role combines project leadership, functional analysis, and technical coordination. You will manage software development projects from initiation to delivery while acting as the bridge between business stakeholders and Agile development teams. Working alongside multiple Scrum teams, you will contribute to the continuous improvement, quality, and evolution of enterprise applications in a complex, high-availability environment.
Lead software development projects from initiation to delivery.
Manage project scope, planning, budget, risks, quality, and timelines.
Coordinate functional analysis, development, testing, and deployment activities.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups.
Monitor project progress and resolve issues proactively.
Communicate effectively with management, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
Gather, analyse, and document business requirements.
Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories.
Support Product Owners with backlog refinement and prioritisation.
Guide development teams during implementation.
Maintain functional documentation.
Act as the primary functional contact for business-critical applications.
Ensure smooth collaboration between business, IT, and operations teams.
Minimum 15 years of experience in IT software development projects.
Minimum 10 years of Agile/Scrum experience.
Minimum 10 years as Project Leader and/or Scrum Master.
Minimum 10 years as Functional Analyst.
Extensive experience writing user stories and managing Agile backlogs.
Proven experience facilitating Agile workshops and ceremonies.
Experience analysing incidents and prioritising corrective actions.
Experience coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.
Agile / Scrum
Scrum Master
Product Owner
Project Management
User Story Management
Backlog Management
Java
Eclipse RCP
Docker
Kubernetes
OpenShift
Tibco RDV
Databases
Hazelcast
ISTQB
Xray
Functional Testing
NIS2 Cybersecurity
UX/UI Design Systems
Figma
Angular
The ideal candidate is:
A strong technical leader
Analytical and solution-oriented
Excellent communicator
Proactive and organized
Collaborative and team-oriented
Comfortable working with both business and technical stakeholders
Skilled at coaching and mentoring colleagues
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Quality-focused and detail-oriented
Experience with mission-critical enterprise applications
Experience in large-scale Agile environments
Knowledge of Java application ecosystems
UX/UI and design system experience
Experience in high-availability operational environments
This is a long-term opportunity to combine project management, functional analysis, and technical leadership within a modern Agile software environment. You'll play a central role in delivering complex software solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary Scrum teams, and driving the continuous evolution of business-critical enterprise applications.
