Freelance Project Manager IT

At adesso Belgium, our Software Engineering Practice delivers innovative digital solutions for a wide range of clients. Our teams of skilled engineers, architects, and consultants work together to transform complex challenges into scalable, future-proof software.

To support our growth and further strengthen our delivery capabilities, we are looking for a Freelance Project Manager who can drive impactful results across our projects.

About the role

As a Project Manager within the Software Engineering Practice, you will be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of software development projects. You operate at the intersection of business and technology, ensuring teams remain focused, efficient, and aligned with project goals.

You play a key role in ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software development projects

• Define and manage scope, planning, budget, and risks

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (developers, QA, architects, etc.)

• Manage stakeholders (clients, internal teams, and management)

• Facilitate Agile processes (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches)

• Identify and mitigate risks and issues proactively

• Report on progress, quality, and deliverables

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery processes within the practice

Your profile

• 5–10 years of experience as a Project Manager in IT/software development

• Proven experience with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies

• Strong affinity with software engineering (cloud, APIs, microservices, etc.)

• Experience in consultancy or enterprise environments

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Hands-on, pragmatic, and results-driven mindset

• Fluent in one of the national languages (Dutch or French) and passive knowledge of the other national language

• Fluent in English

• Certifications such as PMP, Prince2, or Scrum Master

Nice to have

• Experience with Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms

• Technical background in software development

Why join adesso Belgium?

• Work in an international group with strong local expertise in Belgium.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted, compliant, reusable data products.

• Flexible freelance setup with the support of a growing adesso Belgium community.

Interested?

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