Project Manager, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant

Position: Talencia Consulting - Project Manager
IT Project Manager - Network & infrastructure
The role
Our client, a major international organization operating in a complex and large-scale environment, is looking for an IT Project Manager with a strong Network orientation.

You will join an Infrastructure project management team environment and take ownership of several strategic infrastructure initiatives aimed at modernizing connectivity, strengthening security, and reducing technical debt across a distributed business landscape.

You will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of one or multiple concurrent projects, managing scope, planning, resources, risks, stakeholders, quality, and outcomes.

Key projects
The infrastructure roadmap includes several major initiatives:
Network Connectivity Upgrade:
Improve connectivity within a large distribution environment through the replacement and modernization of network devices.
PKI Implementation:
Deploy a Public Key Infrastructure to enable certificate-based authentication and strengthen device security and access control.
SD-WAN / SASE Transformation:
Upgrade the enterprise network architecture toward an SD-WAN/SASE framework, combining high-performance connectivity with cloud-native security.
Network Modernization:
Remove redundant systems and legacy configurations inherited from previous migrations, reducing technical debt and improving network security.

Key responsibilities       Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation to delivery
Manage project scope, planning, budget, quality, resources, dependencies, and change
Coordinate one or multiple projects simultaneously
Manage internal and external stakeholders across technical and business teams
Prepare weekly status reports, Steering Committee presentations, and PMO Board updates
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues
Escalate blockers and drive timely resolution
Oversee testing phases and coordinate User Acceptance Testing with business teams
Functionally coordinate multidisciplinary teams of up to 5 members, including Business Analysts, developers, testers, and technical experts
Ensure alignment with PMO standards and IT Governance methodologies
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Required experience & skills       At least 5 years of experience in IT Project Management within a business or industry environment
Strong experience managing Network and/or Infrastructure projects
Good understanding of enterprise networking and infrastructure transformation topics
Exposure to technologies and concepts such as PKI, SD-WAN, SASE, network modernization, connectivity, and security
Strong stakeholder management skills, including communication with senior management and executive stakeholders

Experience with project governance, reporting, risk management, and Steering Committees
Project Management certification such as PMP, Prince2, or equivalent
Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or equivalent experience

Languages:

English: mandatory + French or Dutch

Nice to have:
SAP knowledge
Experience delivering infrastructure projects across multiple sites