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Head of PMO

Location: Belgium
Department: Project Execution
Last update: May 05, 2026
Status: open

Your role

As Head of PMO, you are responsible for the delivery of our projects below budget and within time, by managing, coaching & developing a team of  highly skilled project managers. As a department head, you will ensure the continuous improvement of a Project Management Office that is robust, highly efficient, professional and future-proof to the expansion of our operations..

You will report to the Business Unit Manager Projects and work closely with the Engineering Director.  You will combine people leadership, structure, and delivery ownership across a multi-national, globally operating team in a highly competitive and technically orientated environment.

What will you do?

Project & Program Management

  • You manage a portfolio of projects that have been contracted by the Sales department.
  • You coach and guide project managers to a higher level
  • You monitor planning, budgets and deliverables across projects.
  • You troubleshoot concerns and issues on our projects that require escalation
  • You create transparency around risks, dependencies and progress.

PMO & Structure

  • You build and optimize PMO processes and introduce uniform working methods.
  • You set up clear reporting and dashboards.
  • You implement and manage systems and tools to enhance the project management activities.

People Management & Coaching (key responsibility)

  •  Select and build a team of highly-skilled project managers
  •  Lead and coach project managers in their day-to-day activities
  • Develop their skills and elevate the overall maturity of the project team
  • Set clear objectives through ownership, and accountability
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
  • Foster a strong project culture focused on quality and delivery

Stakeholder Management

  • You report clearly to the Business Unit Manager Projects.
  • You work closely with the Engineering Director, the BU Managers, the Process Plant Operations Manager and Sales Executives.

Resource & Capacity Management

  • You monitor and optimize the use of engineering resources.
  • You align priorities across teams and projects.
  • You detect and address bottlenecks and maximize acceleration of project execution.

Who are you?

  • You have +7 years of experience in project management Lead or PMO
  • Proven experience in leading and developing project managers
  • Proven experience in managing international EPC projects of a certain scale and complexity, preferably in the water treatment sector
  • A natural leader who brings structure while engaging and motivating people
  • You have an affinity with engineering (software, technical or industrial) and process- & wastewater treatment
  • You bring structure to complex and growing environments.
  • The globe is your playground and you enjoy connecting with different cultures across continents
  • You combine strategic insight with a hands-on approach.
  • You keep your calm when setbacks occur and maintain a high focus on the objectives
  • You look for a win-win when conflicts occur, and avoid the stand-still
  • You are strong in communication and stakeholder management.
  • You are fluent in Dutch and English, Spanish is a big plus
  • You enjoy traveling on a regular basis to our sites and regional project hubs, to provide local support.

What can you expect from us?

Impact & responsibility

  • A key role within our organization
  • Direct impact on how projects are executed.
  • Close collaboration with senior leadership
  • Working on sustainable water projects that make a difference

Growth & development

  • The opportunity to build and shape a PMO.
  • Room for initiative and ownership

Culture

  • Open and no-nonsense working environment
  • Short decision-making lines
  • Focus on cooperation and results.
  • Taking ownership is demanded, while maintaining transparency

Remuneration

  • Competitive salary package
  • Supplemented with fringe benefits which we will gladly present

Good to know

This role combines project leadership, people management and process building.

We are looking for someone who gets energy from bringing structure to complexity and who takes ownership of both strategy and execution.

 

Join our team!

Interested? Please send your resume and cover letter to HR@ekopak.be or fill out the form on our website, located at the bottom of the relevant job vacancy.

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