TRAbout Tom
Program/Project Manager with 9+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital products. Skilled in building, transforming, and optimizing teams across industries like aviation, finance, retail, and tobacco. I’ve delivered web platforms, mobile apps, infrastructure, and VR/AR solutions globally. Known for clear communication across technical and creative teams, I focus on anticipating challenges and driving user-centered, strategic outcomes.
English
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Native or bilingual
German
Conversational
Can work on-site
Brussel (up to 50km)
Experience
- EPAMSenior ProgramManagerDIGITAL AND ITJanuary 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)Brussels, BU, BelgiumLeading a cross-functional program for a major global client, coordinating stakeholders across infrastructure and international markets.• Managing a portfolio of programs with a focus on infrastructure, cloud architecture (AWS), development, design and strategy aligned with IT governance frameworks.• Driving large-scale organizational change linked to the rollout of new IT tools, ensuring adoption through clear communication, training strategies, and user engagement.• Strong involvement in stakeholder management and alignment across international teams, as the central point of contact.• Guiding Agile transformation efforts across multiple workstreams, and aligning delivery with ITIL service management principles.• Launched multiple AI integrations from POC to Production.
- BruxConsultantDIGITAL AND ITFebruary 2019 - Today (7 years and 4 months)BermudaIgnite - Entrepreneurial Spark (Start-up Accelerator)• Empowered new ventures by collaborating closely with start-ups, providing end-to-end operational and project consulting.• Fast-track success: Guide new entrepreneurs through design sprints, propelling them through the crucial discovery phase.• Optimize growth: Design and implement bespoke management
- CegekaLead Project ManagerDIGITAL AND ITDecember 2017 - February 2019 (1 year and 2 months)BelgiumSpearheaded a new business unit at Cegeka, one of Belgium's largest IT companies (4,000+ employees). This unit functioned as an "in-house" digital product studio focused on delivering exceptional user experiences across various technologies.• Built and managed a high-performing team: Grew the team from 5 to 60 members in the first 8 months, fostering collaboration and a culture of excellence.• Established a tailored process for our unique product offering, ensuring consistent project handling, reporting, and client communication.• Line management responsibilities for project managers and functional analysts, mentoring and guiding their development.• Expanded company offering into VR, AR and mobile.
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Education
- Commercial AviationStella Aviation Academy2011Bachelors
- Higher EducationGrotius College2009Higher education
Certifications
- PMPProject Management Insitute2022