Project Leader – Quality & Program Support TVL000285

Project Leader Quality & Program Support (Expert)
Start Date: 01/07/2026
End Date: 24/12/2026
Location: Brussels Belgium (Grasmarkt On-site no remote option)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Leader to support the implementation and structuring of a new quality framework within a public sector organization. The role focuses on improving governance stakeholder management workload distribution and team effectiveness across two strategic program streams: inclusion and sustainability.

The Project Leader acts as a facilitator and structuring partner rather than a content owner ensuring coherence clarity and efficiency in how teams operate and collaborate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support program coordinators in strengthening stakeholder management approaches.
• Develop and validate governance structures including roles mandates and communication flows.
• Conduct risk analyses and support risk management practices within programs.
• Assist in workload analysis prioritization and task redistribution across teams.
• Support definition of team objectives and individual performance targets.
• Facilitate the creation of a team charter and improve team collaboration frameworks.
• Contribute to change management initiatives related to new ways of working.
• Ensure alignment between parallel program streams and promote coherent collaboration structures.
• Provide methodological support in project and program management frameworks.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the public sector.
• Proven experience leading and guiding projects (10 years).
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Experience in HR-related processes and organizational management.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching leaders and teams.
• Strong understanding of governance stakeholder management and change management principles.
• Experience working in structured public or governmental environments.
• Dutch proficiency at CEFR C2 level.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the Flemish public administration.
• Experience in local government or public institutions.
• Experience in organizational development and team structuring.
• Experience with integrity-focused or value-driven organizational frameworks.
• Strong skills in facilitation and collaborative communication.

Work Environment

• Part-time assignment (10% allocation).
• On-site presence required in Brussels (Grasmarkt).
• Collaborative environment focused on improving organizational quality and governance structures.
• Non-operational role focused on methodology structure and team effectiveness rather than content delivery.