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Zain Ullah

Project and Operations Consultant

€550/day
Brussels, BE
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Zain

Brussels-based Consultant and Interim Project Manager supporting organisations across project delivery, digital transformation and operational execution in international and corporate environments.

I work on project-based and interim mandates (3–6 months) where teams need structured delivery, clear communication and hands-on support to move initiatives forward. My experience spans project management, operational coordination, data-driven analysis and strategic support, often in contexts where priorities are evolving and multiple stakeholders are involved.

I have supported organisations on initiatives such as project and programme coordination, digital and process improvement projects, internal reporting and data analysis, CRM and workflow optimisation, and strategic preparation for leadership and operational decision-making. I am comfortable translating high-level objectives into executable workstreams and ensuring follow-through.

My background includes work in management consulting–style environments, international organisations and EU-facing teams, which has developed a strong ability to operate in complex, matrixed settings similar to large corporates and cross-border projects.

I am based in Brussels and available for on-site and hybrid missions across Belgium and neighbouring EU countries. I work primarily in English (near-native) and am used to delivering in multicultural, international corporate contexts.

Typical roles include Interim Project Manager, PMO / Delivery Support, Digital Transformation Support, Data & Business Analysis, and Strategy Execution support.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Brussels (up to 50km)

Experience

  • MI Consultancy
    Public Affairs and Communications Consultant
    March 2024 - Today (2 years and 3 months)
    Brussels, Belgium
    • • Coordinate the Keep Me Posted EU advocacy campaign, leading strategic planning and partnership-building, securing support from 20+ Members of the European Parliament across political groups, 3+ NGOs, and aligning industry stakeholders, while liaising with media to support the publication of policy op-eds.
    • • Ran the digital and social media advocacy activities for the Package Travel Directive (PTD) campaign, supporting the broader advocacy effort in response to the European Commission's proposal, to mobilise member organisations and industry stakeholders around key policy messages during the trilogue phase.
    • • Coordinate multi-stakeholder webinars and public affairs events, bringing together representatives from EU institutions, industry, and civil society.
    • • Facilitate media engagement, liaising with journalists and policy media to support the publication of op-eds and advocacy-focused content on key EU policy files.
    • • Lead communications, stakeholder coordination, and event delivery for high-level policy events, including ESF's 25th Anniversary Conference at the EESC (250+ participants), Keep Me Posted EU Event in the EU Parliament, and ECTAA Travel Distribution Summit.
    Communication strategy Project Management (PMO) Content marketing event manager Strategic planning
  • Association Ambassador
    Project Manager
    September 2023 - Today (2 years and 9 months)
    Brussels, Belgium
    • • Supported EU-level advocacy organisations and European associations with policy communications, stakeholder engagement, and positioning aligned with EU regulatory processes.
    • • Draft policy briefings, advocacy messaging, and campaign materials tailored to policymakers, EU institutions, and member organisations.
    • • Produce and manage policy-focused audio and video content (Inside Travel and Policy, Nurseverse) aimed at engaging policymakers and sector stakeholders.
    • • Coordinated communication campaigns for European associations, including: The European Travel and Tour Operators Association, Global Travel Tech, European Branded Clothing Association, European Specialist Nurses Organization, Eurogypsum, and Federation of European Producers of Envelopes and Light Packaging.
  • European Business Aviation Association
    Membership and Policy Trainee
    June 2023 - July 2023 (1 month)
    Brussels, Belgium
    • • Conducted compliance screening of 750 international members using Refinitiv World-Check, supporting alignment with sanctions and regulatory requirements.

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Education

  • Bridging to MBA
    KU Leuven
    2024
    Bridging to MBA
  • Bachelor of Business Management
    EHSAL Management School (KU Leuven Campus Brussels)
    2023
    Bachelor of Business Management

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