Retail Project and Risk Manager

Job DescriptionWhat will your main responsibilities be ? 1. Project management Lead the implementation of complex, large-scale projects and strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate coordination and execution Ensure end-to-end control over the planning and implementation of the elements of the Belgian portfolio entrusted to you, ensuring that milestones, dependencies and implementation governance are clearly definedBe responsible for the entire project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution and closure), in accordance with the agreed project governance framework Develop robust business cases for proposed changes, clearly setting out the benefits, costs, risks and timelines, in order to secure stakeholder buy-in and funding approval where necessary Master the RAID register management process, ensuring that risks and issues are identified, escalated and mitigated in a timely manner to guarantee the successful implementation of the project Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, business experts and external partners to enable effective decision-making and executionEnsure an effective transition of project outcomes into business-as-usual (BAU) activities, including handover, monitoring the realisation of benefits, and post-implementation analysisPromote continuous improvement through regular review of programme and project performance, incorporating lessons learnt and best practice2. Risk Management Lead the identification, assessment and management of risks within the Belgian division, ensuring compliance with the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworksEstablish and maintain robust risk management processes, tools and reporting standards, including the development and updating of the Belgian division’s risk registerProvide rigorous oversight and monitoring to ensure that appropriate mitigation plans are put in place, with a clear allocation of responsibilities, deadlines and accountabilityProactively report significant risks, emerging issues and control weaknesses through the agreed governance bodies, ensuring timely visibility for the Belgian management team and the Group’s Risk functionFacilitate discussions, workshops and in-depth risk analyses, as required, to strengthen risk identification and mitigation across the portfolio3. PMO, Governance and Controls Establish and manage the entire portfolio of projects and programmes in Belgium, in line with strategic objectives Embed consistent practices in governance, reporting and control across all projects, to ensure high-quality delivery and optimal transparency Ensure accurate and timely reporting for all projects, particularly regarding progress, risks, issues, dependencies and key decisions Support planning, prioritisation and coordination at portfolio level, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of Belgium and the Group, as well as with implementation capacity