Manager Workplace Strategy & Projects

About Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, is the national airline of Belgium with its home base at Brussels Airport.
Our mission is to be the most reliable airline, making everyone feel at home.
We are passionate about what we do, whether it’s on board, in an office, in the hangar or at an airport. Our people are recognized for always going above and beyond and for constantly challenging themselves.

Purpose of the position

The Manager Workplace Strategy and Projects leads the execution and governance of Brussels Airlines’ workplace and infrastructure projects, including HQ development and airport-based facilities (such as maintenance hangars) according to the overall Real Estate Strategy. This role combines workplace transformation with end-to-end project leadership and is responsible for establishing a Project Management Office (PMO), overseeing capital investments, and securing strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders—including proactive engagement of Brussels Airport counterparts.

Your tasks

Strategic Workplace Planning

Develop and execute a multi-year workplace strategies that aligns with organizational goals and enhance collaboration, productivity, and employee well-being and Lufthansa Group strategic direction.
Anticipate workforce and organisational workforce trends to shape dynamic, efficient and inclusive workplace environments.
Develop and uphold design principles, planning standards, guidelines, and best practices for the Group’s, Belgium and African operations of SN.
Implement strategies to optimize occupancy levels, including hot-desking, flexible seating arrangements, and shared spaces.
Work closely with senior leadership, HR, IT, and other departments to ensure alignment and support for workplace strategies.

Change Management:

Work closely with the Change Management Team to develop change management initiatives related to workplace design, technology and practices.

Project Development & Management

Lead a portfolio of critical real estate developments including HQ relocation, hangar modernization and operations infrastructure upgrades.
Govern full lifecycle of capital projects - strategic planning, feasibility, permitting, execution, commissioning – within scope, schedule and budget.
Ensure strategic scenario planning and risk mitigation for critical path projects.
Steer and manage conceptualization, development, planning and realization of Real Estate Projects, including African-leased properties.
Lead major capital projects including the future headquarters, technical infrastructure and hangar developments.
Act as the main interface with Brussels Airport Company and external developers—ensuring timely involvement, clear alignment of interests, and structured steering of all airport-related project interfaces.
Proactively anticipate dependencies with airport infrastructure, permitting and utility works, escalating and resolving issues to safeguard timelines and budgets.

Project Governance & PMO Implementation

Set up and lead a robust Project Management Office (PMO) for all real estate and workplace projects in scope to drive consistency, transparency, and execution discipline.
Institutionalize consistent governance, reporting structures, and project methodology across the real estate domain.
Lead cross-functional project boards and ensure alignment with executive leadership and Lufthanse Real Estate.

Stakeholder and airport engagement

Represent Brussels Airlines in development planning with Brussels Airport Company and key external stakeholders.
Secure proactive alignment and timely decision-making with airport master planning, asset management and utility coordination and public authorities.

People Management and Provider Steering

Leads the various project teams , and project construction resources with a focus on coaching, accountability and capability development.
Promote a culture of performance, aligning talent and supplier performance with strategic outcomes.
Drive vendor management and tender oversight for capital project execution.

Your profile

University degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering (or equivalent); postgraduate education in real estate, construction management, or business strategy is a plus.
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in real estate being workplace management, construction management and/or project management, ideally in complex, regulated environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional programs and senior stakeholder discussions at executive or governmental level.
Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure or fit-out projects, with solid knowledge of planning, permitting, execution, and stakeholder engagement. Familiar with structured project governance and cross-functional delivery models.
Fluent in English, proficient in Dutch.
Knowledge of sustainable building operations and/or building construction.
Solid understanding of legal matters related to construction and real estate transactions, including experience with FIDIC contracts, permitting procedures, compliance frameworks, and construction-related legal terms.
Advanced knowledge of project governance and project management.
Strategic and structured thinker with a hands-on, result-oriented mindset.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills across senior internal and external stakeholders.
Able to work in ambiguity, align diverse interests and steer teams toward common objectives.
Being able to lead by example, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What we offer

A flexible reward plan that allows you to optimize part of your salary.
A flexible work environment focused on activity-based working and home office possibility.
Travel benefits.
Company car (or car allowance and/or public transport subscription).
Profit sharing.
Group insurance.
Company medical plan (optional).
Representation & homeworking allowance.
Meal & eco vouchers.
A spot in a very enthusiastic team & a great company to work for.

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