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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Program Manager - **Company:** Sopra Steria - **Location:** Diegem (Machelen), Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Baselining, Software Documentation, Information Systems, Interoperability, PRINCE2, Scrum Methodology, Information Technology - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://europa.eu/eures/portal/jv-se/jv-details/M2UyZTZkYjAtMWJiOC00YWMyLTkzYzYtMjRjMGIyODk0YjlkIDM?lang=en ## About the Role * Minimum 15 years of IT programme/project management experience, with at least 8 years in senior/lead programme management/director roles. * Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering EU Commission IT programmes at scale (€50M+ budget), ideally with DGs like DIGIT, TAXUD, CONNECT, or equivalent. * Proven experience managing and leading multi-partner consortia as prime contractor in EU public procurement contexts. * Deep operational knowledge of EU procurement frameworks, framework contracts, and EU Financial Regulations. * Hands-on experience with EU programme management methodology PM² or equivalent, including governance, reporting, and documentation standards. * Experience engaging with EU Member State government stakeholders and national administrations across multiple countries. * Substantial technical exposure to Dataspace architectures and/or AI programme delivery in a public sector or regulated environment. Highly Desirable * Direct experience on EU Dataspace programmes (e.g., GAIA-X, IDSA-aligned, European Health Data Space, Mobility Data Space, or similar). * Knowledge of EU AI initiatives including the EU AI Act implementation, the European AI Office, and AI regulatory compliance frameworks. * Familiarity with EC digital infrastructure programmes such as CEF Digital, the Digital Europe Programme (DEP), or Horizon Europe ICT projects. * Experience with EC interoperability frameworks (EIF) and the ISA²/Interoperable Europe Act. * Understanding of cloud sovereign requirements under EUCS and European cloud initiatives. Education & Certifications * Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field. * Programme/Project Management: PgMP (PMI), MSP (AXELOS), or PM² Advanced certification required. * Desirable: PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL 4 Foundation, Scrum@Scale, or SAFe certification. * EU institutional training or EPSO-related qualifications are an advantage. ## Description The Senior IT Programme Manager will serve as the single accountable executive for a flagship European Commission programme in the domains of Dataspace and Artificial Intelligence. Operating at the intersection of cutting-edge technology policy and large-scale public-sector delivery, this individual will bear ultimate responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and stakeholder satisfaction across a multi-partner consortium delivering transformative digital infrastructure for Europe., 1. Programme Leadership & Governance * Establish and chair the Programme Governance Board, ensuring alignment with European Commission priorities and contractual obligations. * Define and own the integrated programme master plan (IMP), managing interdependencies across all workstreams and consortium partners. * Drive end-to-end programme execution from inception through deployment and operational handover, maintaining a €100M+ budget baseline. * Apply and adapt EU programme management frameworks (e.g., PM²) and Agile-at-scale methodologies as appropriate. * Own programme-level risk register, issue log, and escalation procedures; proactively identify and mitigate threats to delivery. 2. Consortium Leadership & Partner Management * Lead the operational governance of a consortium comprising four partner organisations, including sub-contractor oversight and contractual compliance. * Chair and facilitate Consortium Management Committees, Technical Steering Committees, and Joint Programme Boards. * Manage partner performance, monitor KPIs, and enforce SLAs and contractual obligations under the prime contract. * Resolve cross-partner conflicts, resource contention, and scope boundary disputes with authority and diplomacy. * Foster a collaborative, high-performance consortium culture aligned with shared programme objectives. 3. EU Institutional Stakeholder Management * Serve as the primary relationship owner and executive point of contact for European Commission DG counterparts. * Build and sustain trusted advisory relationships with Commission programme sponsors, IT Steering Committees, and EC senior management. * Engage proactively with EU country stakeholders across 27 Member States, coordinating national rollout activities and managing country-level expectations. * Represent the programme in high-level review meetings, governance forums, and political-level briefings. * Navigate the EU institutional landscape with sensitivity to political dynamics, procurement regulations, and EU financial regulations. 4. Dataspace & AI Programme Delivery * Oversee technical delivery of Dataspace architecture components. * Drive AI programme workstreams in alignment with the EU AI Act, the AI Office, and Commission AI strategies. * Ensure technical solutions are interoperable, standards-compliant (EUCS, ETSI, W3C, ISO), and aligned with EU security requirements. * Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Data Engineers, Developers, testers and AI specialists to validate technical direction and manage delivery risk. 5. Financial Management * Own and manage the full programme budget (€100M+), including baseline, forecast, earned value management (EVM), and variance reporting., * Work at the intersection of business strategy and technology transformation. * Contribute to large-scale, high-impact digital programmes. * Be part of a leading European consulting and digital services organisation. ## Related Videos - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Creating Europe's AI Moment – Now or Never](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100059-creating-europe-s-ai-moment-now-or-never) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - GraalVM in action, Static Analysis insights and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1723-wearedevelopers-live-graalvm-in-action-static-analysis-insights-and-more) - [Using non-functional testing to guide user interface, backend services, voice interface, and media development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/231-using-non-functional-testing-to-guide-user-interface-backend-services-voice-interface-and-media-development) - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)