Freelancer Project Manager-Brussels or Luxembourg
ICF International
- Brussel
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Develop communication project briefs and project management approaches and tools to ensure the successful execution of communication initiatives and actions (involving communication strategy, graphic design, social media, media planning, audio-visual production, web, copywriting and/or event management)
- Allocate resources according to needs, define work packages and timelines, review deliverables, ensure quality control and risk analysis as well as daily management and follow-up. Manage portfolio planning and resources.
- Create and deliver upon project timelines, monitor project progress. Coordinate project teams, ensure efficient collaboration and communication among team members/experts.
- Ensure the collection of project data for monitoring purposes and contribute to independent evaluations as needed.
- Adapt project management tools to the specific project depending on the channels and manage and/or teach others how to manage the tool to track implementation.
- Present the project to get endorsement and support among internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in working groups and progress meetings. Draft meeting minutes, reports and other updates. Report out on progress, risks and potential changes in scope to relevant stakeholders.
- Risk Management: identify and address potential project risks and challenges, implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Quality Assurance: maintain high-quality standards throughout the project lifecycle, adhering to best practices and quality control measures.
- Minimum of 2+ years managing communication projects, events and campaigns.
- Demonstrated experience managing digital communication projects.
- Experience managing a team of communication experts.
- Knowledge of the European Union landscape required and demonstrated experience managing EU projects, EU Policy and priorities is a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of project management techniques and tools such as PM2.
- Knowledge and experience of risk management, quality assurance processes and planning and time management skills.
- Expertise in using a variety of communication techniques, tools, and standards.
- Demonstrated understanding of communication trends and best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- C2 Level English required.
- B2 Level French or German required. (Some roles may allow C1 Level English only)
- Ability to work as a freelancer.
- Strong experience in the analysis and synthesizing of information to partners, client and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience working on projects across EU countries.
- Strong time management and planning skills.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills and knowledge of relevant tools and software.
- Ability to train others in the project management techniques and tools used.