IT Project Manager

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures. 

Its offer to businesses, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures. With over 6,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1,209  billion in 2023 in 29 countries, on 5 continents.

www.johncockerill.com 

Context of the need : 

The John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of our time: preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, sustainable production, combating insecurity and facilitating access to renewable energy. Its offer to companies, governments and local authorities takes the form of services and associated equipment for the energy, defense, industry, environment, transport and infrastructure sectors. Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of their founder, the Group's 6,000 employees enabled it to achieve sales of 1.3 billion euros in 23 countries on 5 continents in 2018.

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic IT Project Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of IT projects within our global “Corporate IT” organization.

The candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating projects aligned with the business strategy, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.

This role involves cross-functional collaboration, including internal teams and external partners, to meet the organization’s IT transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and validate project scope, objectives, and deliverables that align with business requirements and strategic goals.
• Implement and enforce JC's project governance standards, methodologies, and project management best practices to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Identify and coordinate internal resources (Business and/or IT) and third parties/vendors.
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities to project team members, providing direction and support as needed.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Lead communication efforts with all stakeholders, including business units, architects, and senior management.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality, and cost objectives, and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Use risk management practices to identify potential project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation is created and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements in project management practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (IT, Engineering, Business, or similar)
• Proven experience managing large-scale IT projects, ideally within an international, industrial, or corporate environment.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and engage with complex IT systems and infrastructure.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams in a global setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plus.

Why Join Us:

As a global industrial leader with a strong commitment to innovation and transformation, you’ll be at the forefront of driving impactful IT change within our organization. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your skills and contribute to a dynamic environment that values sustainability, technology, and operational excellence.

John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment. 
Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?
We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you!

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