Xedis
Xedis is a dynamic ICT consultancy company founded in 2001 by experienced Service Delivery Managers and Program/Project Managers. This company is located in Heverlee-Leuven. Xedis advises companies to set up, structure and operate their IT service and organization by implementing processes (ITIL) and tools and by delivering project and service management. As such, Xedis makes the commitment to ensure that processes are pragmatic and measurable. The activities of Xedis are split into 4 main area's: - IT Service Management & Process Consultancy based on Cobit and ITIL - Portfolio, Program en Project Management, using PMBOK (PMI) and Prince 2 as frameworks - Operations Management, working with ITIL V3 standards - Strategic Consultancy Xedis has grown to a workforce of more then 40 staff. Furthermore, Xedis has compiled an excellent customer base within various industries. Xedis is typically a place where both experienced ICT professionals as well as young potentials, get the opportunity for further specialization. As an agile organization with further growth ambitions, Xedis continuously invests in its success factor: qualitative consultants. For more information about our company visit our website: www.Xedis.be.
IT Project Leader (m/f)
Functieomschrijving
The IT Project Leader will be assigned to a variety of projects at our customers. We consider this Project Leader as a young potential, typically working under the supervision of a more senior Project Manager. The Project Leader will manage (small / medium) infrastructure or application related projects. While the specific tasks involved can vary from one project to another, the main activities will consist of the following:
• Successful delivery of the project on time and within budget, meeting required quality standards and achieving customer satisfaction.
• Project planning, tracking and reporting to the senior Project Manager and the project sponsor(s).
• Definition of project scope and management of the changes to the scope throughout the project.
• Delegation of work to the team members and tracking progress to ensure it is in line with the project plan.
• Motivation of the team to deliver results while maintaining a high degree of team member satisfaction.
• Timely escalation of issues (both technical and project-related), their analysis and resolution.
• Management of dependencies with other projects.
• Continuous advice and support to customer management during the entire project life cycle.
Profiel
• Ideally having a university degree related to ICT or equivalent through experience.
• As young potential, you possess a proven track record (minimum 2 years in ICT) of successful accomplishments within operational positions including a solid understanding of infrastructure or application building blocks.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in managing ICT projects as Project Leader.
• Certification such as PRINCE 2 Foundation, PMP is an asset but not necessary.
• Knowledge and/or certification of ITIL is also an asset.
• Knowledge of at least one project planning and tracking tool, such as MS-Project.
• Able to act as a "moderator" between Business & IT-technical teams and eager to learn fast about this.
• Understanding and ability to lead people and project activities. Eager to learn fast and acquire quickly more experience within this management field.
• Knowledge related to IT-technologies, IT-infrastructure, systems, servers, networks, databases, SAP, ERP-products etc… is an asset.
• Trilingual (English, Dutch and French).
• Potential for effective leadership and potential for strong coaching skills.
• Team-Player but able to work individually (take the lead).
• Distinctive customer focus.
• Strong drive to achieve results.
• Critical and analytical minded, able to detect possible problems and take corrective action.
• Stress-resistant.
• Structured and organized.
• Quality minded.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills .
Aanbod
We offer the possibility to contribute to the growth of our company in the domain of Project Management, with evolution towards a more senior role in this area or related area's. Working under the supervision of a more senior Project Manager will enable you to learn fast (on-the-job training). A personal career coach is assigned to each Xedis employee to assist in convincing career development. Furthermore HR will also coach you in order to guarantee the right balance between challenges and successes. For young potentials, we set up a tailor-made training plan. This will enable the achievement and the continuation of project management certification. Xedis offers a competitive package of benefits, including a competitive base pay, company car, daily allowance, hospitalization and pension fund. A results-oriented approach and strive for excellence is encouraged and rewarded at Xedis. The renumeration scheme can include performance-related pay. When exceptional achievement leads to increased profit, one shares in the rewards. Working at Xedis encompasses continuous professional challenge, variety and fun. Every consultant has the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects for our customers. This provides a highly challenging and exciting environment which enables the development of work and life skills. Our staff benefit from being in this motivating environment and enjoy the experience of working alongside many unique individuals as colleagues.