Senior/Principal Consultant in Digital Economy & Advanced Technologies

At Technopolis Group Belgium, we are guided by a set of core values that underpin our work and shape our culture. These values include:

• Excellence: We strive for excellence in everything we do, from the quality of our research and analysis to the clarity of our communication and the professionalism of our interactions with clients and stakeholders.
• Innovation: We are constantly seeking new and better ways to approach our work, whether it be through the use of innovative research methods, the application of new technologies, or the adoption of new business models.
• Collaboration: We recognize the importance of collaboration in achieving our goals, both within our team and with external partners and stakeholders. We value open communication, constructive feedback, and mutual support.
• Integrity: We are committed to conducting our work with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, ensuring that our recommendations are based on sound evidence and reflect the best interests of our clients and society as a whole.
• Diversity: We celebrate diversity in all its forms, recognizing the value of different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in enriching our work and contributing to a more inclusive and equitable society. We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant to be part of our digital team working in public policy consultancy. The successful candidate will contribute to building up digital-relevant method and thematic expertise, leading project delivery in the digital area and growing the digital market at EU-level.
• Analytical skills and consulting experience: Proven experience in coordinating, designing and delivering digital policy studies AND/OR evaluations/impact assessments for the European Commission (in particular DG CNECT or DG DIGIT)
• Proven Digital policy expertise and affinity with working with technology organisations and experts
• Knowledge of:
  • Digital strategies and policies of the European Commission, including for DG CNECT or DG DIGIT
  • Expertise in one of the following areas: Digital government (i.e. eGovernment / digitising public services), digital transformation of industry and businesses, societal impact of digital technologies, digital R&I, and/or smart cities
  • Expertise on one or more of the following topics is considered a plus: Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, and regulatory framework on AI
• Experience: Demonstrated experience with digital policy studies (for instance in studies analysing technology and policy trends through data collection methods) OR evaluations and impact assessments covering for instance regulations and acts in the digital area
• Business development: Proven experience in business development and proposal writing for the European Commission (i.e. DG CNECT or DG DIGIT)
• Degree: A degree in engineering, computer science or ICT OR a policy-related degree combined with technolology-relevant experience
• Project management: Above 7 or 10 years on digital-related topics
• Language: C2 in English is required
• Manage multiple projects in the digital area, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Conduct digital policy studies (i.e. analysing technology and policy trends through data collection methods) OR evaluations of public policies and programmes in the digital area, using a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Write clear and concise reports that present findings and recommendations in a compelling and accessible manner.
• Deliver engaging presentations to clients and stakeholders, communicating complex information in a clear and understandable way.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction with our work.
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities by identifying potential opportunities and preparing proposals. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment, and we offer a range of benefits to help them achieve their career goals and thrive in their roles. In addition to the full-time, open-ended position we are offering for the Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant role, we provide a competitive salary package that includes additional holidays per year, a private hospitalisation insurance, and a pension scheme.

Career development:
We believe in investing in our employees' professional growth and offer a range of opportunities for career development, including training programs, mentoring and coaching, and the chance to work on a variety of challenging projects across different sectors and regions. Our employees have access to a network of experts across the Technopolis Group, allowing them to learn from and collaborate with colleagues in other countries and areas of expertise.

Work environment:
We pride ourselves on our dynamic and supportive work environment, which is characterised by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Our employees work in modern and comfortable offices, and we promote a healthy work-life balance, with flexible working hours and the option of working from home. We also offer social events and activities, such as team building exercises, to foster a sense of community and help our employees build strong relationships with their colleagues.

Please apply directly on our website.
For any questions on the recruitment process, please contact recruitment_be@technopolis-group.com (reference: Digital PM 2024).