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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data & Analytics Program Manager - **Company:** EngiFlex - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Streaming, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/be6e2805e8d4a28200f93e0956e3b7f030 ## About the Role * You have strong experience in program management within complex transformation environments. * You are able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and manage cross-project dependencies effectively. * You combine a solid understanding of business objectives with the ability to align delivery teams and stakeholders around shared priorities. * You are comfortable managing risks, scope, planning, budget, and resource allocation at program level. * You have experience with change management, stakeholder communication, and governance follow-up. * You work effectively with business, IT, architecture, and external partners to ensure smooth delivery. * Experience in data, analytics, data governance, data platforms, or AI-related initiatives is a strong asset. ## Description The Data & Analytics Program is designed to strengthen and modernize the organization's data capabilities in order to generate greater business value. The scope includes the rollout of a scalable and flexible data platform, the implementation of a business-led data governance and data quality framework, and the phased migration of data, data flows, and reporting from a legacy environment to the new platform while maintaining business continuity. The program also supports the transition toward a data product model, organized by business domains and focused on measurable value creation, while following up on AI-related evolutions that are part of the broader initiative. To ensure the successful delivery of this transformation, a Program Manager will take ownership of the overall coordination, execution, and follow-up of the program. * Lead and coordinate all program activities across multiple projects to ensure coherent, integrated, and value-driven delivery. * Align the work of the Business Program Lead, who steers strategy and business value, with the Project Managers responsible for execution. * Manage scope, priorities, risks, planning, resources, and interdependencies at program level. * Ensure sound budget follow-up and prudent use of contingency reserves. * Safeguard consistency between projects within the program and manage dependencies with initiatives outside the program. * Monitor milestones across the different projects and ensure delivery of tangible outcomes at program level. * Oversee scope decisions, including in-scope and out-of-scope management, change control, and priority alignment. * Ensure architecture choices are defined and validated through the appropriate governance bodies. * Follow up on development, testing, and operationalization activities in line with agreed milestones. * Coordinate change management actions, communication, and stakeholder engagement across the program. * Prepare governance meetings, including agenda setting, materials, decision logs, and action tracking. * Play a leading role in operational governance with a strong focus on risk management, escalations, and arbitration. * Set up and maintain structured reporting covering delivery progress, value realization, risks, budget, and benefits. * Promote strong business involvement and support clear ownership of outcomes and value realization. * Maintain close alignment with sponsors, key stakeholders, IT teams, and architecture stakeholders. * Organize and monitor the execution of all program projects, ensuring timelines are respected and interdependencies are managed within the overall roadmap. * Ensure continuous alignment between deliverables, planning, program objectives, and expected business value. * Ensure compliance with the defined operating model across all projects. * Oversee project managers and key contributors to secure delivery and help resolve issues when needed. * Anticipate and coordinate capacity needs across projects, including human, technical, and financial resources. * Ensure production and operational constraints are properly taken into account during delivery. * Coordinate with enterprise architecture on architecture decisions and roadmap alignment. * Track and consolidate value realization and expected benefits together with business stakeholders. * Collaborate with external partners to support aligned and effective execution across the program. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts)