IT Application & Project Manager

• IT Application & Solution Management:
• Take ownership of the technical aspects of the application and product lifecycle, including design, development, integration, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary technical reference within the Geospatial Product Team.
• Ensure applications meet functional, non-functional, security, performance, and architectural requirements.
• Oversee the implementation, configuration, integration, and operational support of enterprise geospatial applications.
• Manage the integration and adaptation of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS/OTS) software solutions within the enterprise IT landscape.
• Ensure technical solutions remain aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
• Technical Architecture & Software Integration:
• Lead the technical implementation and configuration of GIS and geospatial software products.
• Support the development, deployment, and maintenance of custom-built components using Microsoft.NET technologies.
• Oversee integration across Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and associated APIs/SDKs.
• Apply Safe Software FME for spatial data transformation, automation, and interoperability.
• Support integration with enterprise applications, databases, and cloud-based services.
• Contribute to solution architecture decisions, technology evaluations, and technical design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IT architecture, security, and technology standards.
• Project Delivery & Stakeholder Coordination:
• Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications, technical designs, and implementation requirements.
• Coordinate technical activities across internal teams, external suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to support product delivery priorities and roadmaps.
• Provide technical advice on resource requirements, technology selection, and IT budget estimates.
• Coordinate application delivery and operational activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct fit-gap analyses, technical evaluations, and software selection assessments.
• Contribute to RFI/RFP processes and solution selection activities.
• Application Operations & Service Management:
• Support incident management, problem management, application maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor application and supplier performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Identify technical risks, integration challenges, and opportunities for application optimization.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal technical teams to resolve application-related issues.
• Contribute to service quality, operational stability, and application lifecycle improvements.
• Support supplier management, software licensing discussions, and SLA definition.

What they ask

• Enterprise GIS & Geospatial Technologies:
• Proven hands-on experience in designing, integrating, implementing, and operating enterprise GIS solutions.
• Strong practical expertise across the Esri ArcGIS ecosystem, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS APIs and SDKs.
• Practical experience with Safe Software FME, including spatial data transformation, workflow automation, and geospatial interoperability.
• Experience integrating geospatial platforms with enterprise software applications and databases.
• Understanding of geospatial application architecture, spatial data flows, and integration principles.
• Microsoft Development & Cloud Technologies:
• Good understanding of Microsoft.NET, Visual Studio, and SQL Server.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud technologies.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, containerization, and cloud-native architectures.
• Understanding of enterprise application integration and deployment processes.
• Proven experience in functional design, technical specifications, and data modelling.
• IT Application & Solution Management:
• Proven experience in software development, software integration, and/or solution management.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, IT security standards, and compliance requirements.
• Experience performing fit-gap analyses, requirements definition, and software selection.
• Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including incident, problem, and maintenance management.
• Experience coordinating technical teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to support technical evaluations, solution design decisions, and application lifecycle management.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement, innovation, and technical quality.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to business and IT stakeholders.

Preferences.

• Experience with Vertigis Studio and Vertigis Integrator.
• Previous experience in the electricity, energy, utilities, or infrastructure sector.
• Exposure to enterprise asset management applications and geospatial platforms supporting infrastructure operations.
• Experience contributing to product roadmaps, supplier management, licensing discussions, and SLA definitions.

• Languages:
• Dutch and/or French: Fluent.
• English: Strong professional proficiency.