C002817 Senior Project Manager (NS) - MON 1 May

Deadline Date: Monday 1 May 2023

Requirement: Senior Project Manager

Location: Brussels, BE

Full time on-site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

NATO Grade: A/84

Total Scope of the request (hours): 1150

Required Start Date: 29 May 2023

End Contract Date: 31 December 2023

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties and Role:

Under the supervision of the A&E Engineering Team Head and direction of Head Project Management Office, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

• The planning, implementation and management of assigned projects and in accordance with the appropriate NATO regulations and NCI Agency project management policies and procedures;
• Development of procurement strategy, benefit risk analyses, business case to secure sponsor acceptance and funding;
• Execute the necessary Quality Assurance functions essential to the successful delivery of capability and services;
• Take responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution.
• Deliver projects within defined Time, Cost and Quality tolerances;
• The identification, planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and/or initiate corrective actions when necessary;
• Supervise (directly or part of a Matrix environment) teams and individuals (project team members);
• Ensure that realistic project plans are maintained and ensure regular and accurate communication to stakeholders;
• Participate in other project management related activities;
• Undertake relevant technical support activities;
• Deputize for higher grade staff;
• Support other teams in PM related activities, if required;
• Performs other duties as may be required

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience.
• A recognised formal Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE 2 Practitioner / Project Management Professional (PMP). The lack of formal qualifications can be compensated by the demonstration of expertise and experience in the domain;
• Recent extensive Project Management experience (at least three years) in a large scale IT organization;
• Experience in Engineering fields; Cloud, Software and Cyber Security
• Knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art technologies, relevant to the work, i.e. software and development platforms, and familiarity with related international / commercial / industrial products;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing with good briefing skills.
• Proven success as a project team manager/leader in NCIA or NATO;
• ITIL Foundation Level Certification;
• Project Management automation (Service Now and Enterprise Resource Planning and other collaboration tools;
• Knowledge of NATO or national governmental acquisition policy and procurement procedures;
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.