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Excited to work on a project for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape? The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this?

As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with other Contingent Workers and ELIA staff, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint. Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Service description:

Elia is looking for a Senior Project Manager with strong expertise in the energy sector to contribute to strategic initiative that will shape the future of the Belgian and European energy landscape.

In this role, they will operate in a complex stakeholder environment, collaborating with regulators, DSOs, and internal teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of critical projects. They will act as SPOC for Elia, safeguarding Elia's priorities in the implementation roadmap of external vendors and driving the delivery of the T/DSO common tooling roadmap. This includes facilitating executive-level alignment on strategic decisions, considering upcoming challenges such as congestion management and flexibility in the energy system.

As a Product Owner, they will follow up on day-to-day activities of Elia's internal implementation team, manage dependencies, and involve product managers where needed. Additionally, they will participate in business architecture discussions to ensure Elia's strategic principles are embedded in all solutions.

Alongside this delivery focus, they will also contribute to steering the creation of a new company, supporting the legal, regulatory, and financial tracks and ensuring compliance with all relevant frameworks.

This mission requires senior project management skills, a proven ability to navigate complex environments, and a strong understanding of the energy sector. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative projects that accelerate the energy transition.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication in Dutch and/or French and English.
• Proven track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in the energy sector.
• Deep understanding of transmission and distribution system operations, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics.
• Ability to navigate and align diverse stakeholders, including regulators, DSOs, and executive management.
• Strong facilitation skills to drive consensus and alignment at executive level.
• Ability to act as Product Owner for internal implementation tracks.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-changing environment with regulatory, legal, and financial complexities.

Additional information:

• Elia’s remote work policy is applicable to the delivery of the service.

Important: for non-EU candidates, please present candidates who comply with the following criteria:

• Possess a work permit allowing the individual to work in Belgium.
• Hold a valid residence permit confirming the right of residence in Belgium.

There’s something electric in the air with this this mission!

What makes this mission attractive?

• An interesting project at the reference within the energy sector: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to demonstrate your skills and develop further your competences within this project.
• Focus on well-being at work: we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
• A diverse team of co-workers: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!