Replatforming Program PMO

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1. Context of the mission

The Mainframe platform runs the core insurance backend applications where business

months. The front-end applications are mainly hosted on Wintel servers. The mainframe services are

currently delivered by an external company. That company recently announced this service will end by

2022 being a definitive deadline.The current TCO of the platform is above market benchmarks.Those twoelements drive the group to a re-hosting of its Mainframe application patrimony towards a new Platform.This is also perceived as a unique opportunity to modernize, better integrate them with applications running on Wintel distributed systems. As per business case, the ideal target platform with lowest TCO to re-host those backend services is the Wintel platform, for whom the group already has experience, tools and profound knowledge.

The Replatforming Program PMO will be in contact with the different and various stakeholders of the

Program. The Replatforming PMO will take in charge the regular update and follow-up of the programs

plans, KPI and dashboards. She/he will support the preparation of the different boards of the program

and the materials associated.

2. Mission period

Start date: Asap

Duration: 12 months

(Depending on project evolution, extension is possible)

Languages Speaking Reading Writing Mandatory Preferable

English 

Dutch

French

4. Localisation

Brussels centre.

5. Level of education required Bachelor or Master Degree.

6. Required Knowledge and ExperiencE

Personal Skills (soft skills – intangible qualities or traits that enhance our interactions)

Mandatory Years

 Project Office

 Solutions & Results Driven

 Good Communication skills (Verbal & Written)

 Strong Structuration Skills

Mid-level (2 y – 5 y)

Mid-level (2 y – 5 y)

Preferable

 Scrum Master

Business experience required (work experience)

Mandatory Years

 Experience in PMO for large project/program

 PMO : Plan, KPIs’ and Dashboarding Follow up

 Meeting Organization & Communication

Mid-level (2 y – 5 y)

Mid-level (2 y – 5 y)

Preferable

 Experience in IT Infrastructure and development Organization

Technical experience required (hard skills related to physical or digital tools)

Mandatory Years

 Practical Knowledge of MS Office tools

(Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Project/Sharepoint)

 Understanding of IT activities (infrastructure & applications)

 Mainframe and distributed infrastructure high-level understanding

Senior (5 y – 8 y)

Mid-level (2 y – 5 y)

Preferable

 PMO experience in large program in the financial industry and/or IT

company

Functional experience required (job experience in particular industry and in particular

function)

Mandatory

 No insurance functionnal skills are mandatory

Preferable

 Knowledge of Insurance activities

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7. Objective of the job

The Replatforming program has started since April 2019. A number of technical and testing activities have

been launched. Different partners are involved in that large program. The delivery phase started 5 months

ago, alignment of the activities of all parties involved in the program. A number of project managers are already

active and all their plans must be regularly followed up and updated to insure the delivery. This includes

also the update and preparation of program KPIs and dashboards.

The PMO will work closely with the Program Lead to insure that the defined governance is well put in

place, the different boards are timely organized and prepared. The PMO will support the preparation of the

materials for these boards collecting material from the different teams.

In the Replatforming program, four key technical skills are essential :

 Mastering of MS Office tools (Excel and Powerpoint).

o Advanced Excel knowledge is essential (pivot table, analysis, charts, etc)

o Quality and speed to structure Powerpoint presentations

 Being well structured and pragmatic

 Being solution oriented and committed to deliver

 Having strong communication skills, written and verbal

8. Remarks

A high-level of flexibility and availability is required to fulfill the job.