Patrick V.

Programme Manager & Change Manager

Gent, Belgium

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
3 years

Change Management Expert

Flemish Government - Department of Mobility and Public Works (DMOW)

  • Provided change management support for innovation projects where needs or ideas were translated into innovative solutions, tested on a small scale, and embedded with relevant stakeholders

  • Applied general change management methodologies to improve departmental engagement and communication on innovation

  • Fostered an innovative culture within DMOW through a culture action plan, knowledge platform, internal communication, and inspiration sessions

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
3 years

Change Manager and Programme Manager PIV

Flemish Government – Digital Flanders (EVIV)

  • Responsible for alignment, coordination, and implementation of the Information Security Programme (PIV) and ISO27001@Digital Flanders in cooperation with designated programme staff and stakeholders within Digital Flanders

  • Established and monitored the programme plan and governance framework with project managers from all Flemish Government administrations under the authority of the Flemish Information and ICT Policy Steering Committee

  • Actively managed internal and external stakeholders

  • Delivered the programme objectives focused on enhancing security technology, strengthening the security culture, and developing crisis management

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
3 years

Programme Lead and Business Analyst

Flemish Government - Agency for Educational Services (AgODi)

  • Led change management and project steering in the implementation of process management and e-services, including data migration, digitalisation, and automation of processes for pupils and institutions

  • Developed service processes for basic school data, new truancy control process, e-Portal for schools, and simplified information and document flows

  • Transformed AgODi into an integrated service delivery model with single points of contact and a hybrid environment

  • Applied business analysis, process improvement (BPM), Agile mindset and Scrum (daily stand-ups, bi-weekly sprints, governance meetings, steering groups), and adaptive change management strategy

  • Focused on individual and team coaching, mentoring of the change manager

  • Achieved new ICT applications, a new organisational model, cultural shift from silo thinking to integrated thinking, and significant service improvements

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
3 years

Programme Manager

Flemish Government – Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services (MDK)

  • Led and coordinated a programme of five projects including vision development for administrative ICT, business analysis and integration of Microsoft 365 components, VHF radio channel allocation, GNA knowledge database and document management, and information and document management

  • Integrated SharePoint, Teams, and Wiki into meeting management, public procurement, HR reporting, dashboard creation, and adoption support through themed sessions and coaching

  • Chaired mixed working groups on digitalisation, communication discipline, and operational design

  • Managed digital and physical archive migration, information security, and data protection

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
3 years

Business Analyst and Program Manager

Sack Zelfbouw NV

  • Conducted business analysis and supported transition to an efficient, fast-growing company

  • Coached and advised the executive team and managers on managing rapid growth, leading and empowering employees

  • Set up dashboards and management reporting

  • Optimised work planning, organised work, and improved processes

  • Supervised, motivated, coached, and evaluated employees

Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
5 years

Business Analyst and Program Manager

Engicon Group (Geldof NV, G&G International NV)

  • Advised the Board of Directors and Management Team on post-merger transition strategy across operations

  • Introduced a structured strategic planning cycle with long-term vision and annual business planning

  • Set up KPIs, measurement, dashboards, and management reporting

  • Designed and implemented renewed HR policy including competency model, performance cycle, assessments, salary structure, job descriptions, workforce plan, recruitment and selection

  • Provided individual coaching, project team coaching, and CEO and management team coaching

  • Conducted performance interviews and training

Jan 2006 - Dec 2013
8 years

Business Analyst and Project Manager

Ghent University Hospital

  • Project Manager for developing a new HR policy as part of the transition to a patient-centred organisation (Pegasos Project)

  • Defined HR mission, vision, strategic and operational objectives for support departments

  • Conducted business analysis of services, activities, and processes

  • Established Balanced Scorecards and supported the creation of functions, roles, and role assignments

  • Developed a transition plan with focus on guidance, coaching, facilitation, and communication

  • Provided individual coaching to the Director of Personnel and Organisation

Jan 2004 - Dec 2022
19 years

Business Analyst and Programme Manager

Ghent University

  • Led and coordinated a five-project programme to transform HR policy, culture, organisation, and processes from procedure-driven to client-oriented

  • Managed recruitment and selection, performance and evaluation cycle, assessments, job descriptions, staffing plan, competency management, and training planning

  • Established structures and processes for organisational development services

  • Developed leadership competency model and strategic cycle for Ghent University

  • Positioned Ghent University as an employer of first choice

  • Supported review of the Directorate of Personnel and Organisation, transition planning, PMO development, and selection committee support

Summary

Psychologist with experience in ICT.

Experienced partner and senior consultant with +20 years of expertise in transition management, HR policy, process optimisation, ICT & information security.

Works evidence-based with focus on strategic advice, supported change and impactful implementation both in the public and private sector.

Is skilled in supporting decision-making processes, guiding groups, conducting workshops and developing training programmes.

Languages

English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1992

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Master in Work & Organisational Psychology · Belgium

Oct 1986 - Jun 1991

Ghent University

Master Experimental Psychology · Experimental Psychology · Belgium

Oct 1983 - Jun 1986

IPSOC

Bachelor Orthopedagogics · Orthopedagogics · Belgium

Certifications & licenses

Strategic Innovation

Hasselt University

ISO 9001

Recognized Service Provider For SME Portfolio For The Growth Domain Of The Strategic Advice Pillar

Scrum Master

Transition Management

Erasmus Universy Rotterdam

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