Head Enterprise Portfolio Section
Head Enterprise Portfolio Section
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1. SUMMARY
The Office of the NATO CIO (OCIO) is an integrated staff organization comprised of International Staff (IS) and International Military Staff (IMS) members.
The mission of the Enterprise Portfolio Section (EPS) is to ensure oversight of major ICT programs with Enterprise scope planned executed and finalized in NATO. The section is responsible for the provision of expert advice to the Enterprise Strategy Branch Head on any issue of technical financial procurement or other nature detected and analysed in cooperation with other NATO program management authorities. These functions are implemented in close coordination with several NATO bodies such as the Digital Policy Committee (DPC) the resourcing community Allied Command Transformation (ACT) Allied Command Operations (ACO) NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and other relevant stakeholders across the NATO Enterprise. The work of the Enterprise Portfolio Section requires close coordination with key NATO processes such as the NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP) to support OCIOs strategic management function.
The incumbent leads and coordinates the activities of the Enterprise Portfolio Section supporting the Branch Head in establishing and maintaining an overview of the NATO Enterprise portfolio of programs and projects which are delivering Consultation Command and Control C3 capabilities and ICT services regardless of their source of funding. This role will also include supporting the identification proposal and consolidation of policy changes in close coordination with other NATO policymaking bodies for Communications and Information Systems.
The incumbent deputises for the Head Enterprise Strategy Branch when required.
2. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
The incumbent must:
- possess a university degree or an equivalent level of qualification from an institute of recognised standing in information and communications technology;
- have 6 years of experience in ICT in all areas of a services lifecycle from requirements capture and design to implementation and operation;
- have extensive experience in ICT project and programmes management including financial aspects;
- have a broad understanding and knowledge of ICT service delivery in a large international environment and related best practices;
- have experience in ICT governance and policy making;
- have ability to lead a diverse team in a challenging multicultural and multinational environment;
- have demonstrated analytical and problemsolving skills;
- possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in particular the ability to present complex issues to nontechnical audiences to facilitate consensus building and decisionmaking;
- the following minimum levels of NATOs official languages (English/French): V (Advanced) in one; I (Beginner) in the other.
DESIRABLE
The following would be considered an advantage:
- a Masters Degree in a discipline relevant for this role;
- a valid portfolio or programme management certification;
- a marketleading certification in services management such as ITIL;
- experience with procuring and managing ICT and cybersecurity services either inhouse or through outsourcing;
- deep understanding of current and emerging ICT technologies and how enterprises are employing them to drive digital business transformation;
- experience with cloud computing architectures and in particular with migrating traditional ICT services to the cloud in securityfocused organizations;
- familiarity with the NATO civilian and military structure and being conversant in the challenges tasks and new missions of the Alliance in the changing strategic and politicalmilitary environment;
- knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organisations in particular Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and Allied Command Operations (ACO);
- experience in chairing supporting and interacting with executive/seniorlevel boards and committees in large organizations;
- experience in multinational programmes and cooperative developments;
- experience in managing or leading teams.
3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Project Management
Support the NATO CIO coherence role through an oversight of all capabilities delivered and services provided within the NATO Enterprise through various programs and projects (common funded multinationally or nationally funded). Support the definition and enforce the section project plan according to the OCIO role(s) in project management processes used in the NATO Enterprise. Identify main decisionmakers and other stakeholders relevant to the projects success participate and contribute to project management boards as required. Maintain full understanding of project and program plans identify and monitor project implementation risks provide expertise and leadership in the resolution of exceptions and issues. Establish and maintain a network of relationships with key project leaders in the NATO Enterprise with a specific focus on ICT and cybersecurity projects.
Policy Development
Expertise Development
Conduct analysis and provide advice in the fields of C3 capabilities and ICT services. Provide staff support to NATO committees in these areas. Develop point papers and other deliverables in support of the Branch Head role for Enterprise Strategy development. Support OCIO activities related to Enterprise services in the areas of investment operations and maintenance baseline configuration control change processes and Enterprisewide Service Level Agreements.
Planning and
Determine input to the Enterprise Strategy Branch work plans and manage the implementation of the section tasks to achieve section objectives.
Lead plan direct and supervise the work of the section personnel. Cultivate a motivating inclusive and effective workplace. Provide mentoring coaching and training opportunities and be available to offer guidance at critical moments. Promote transparency in decisionmaking equal access to opportunities for all staff and an inclusive management culture. Ensure that all staff under their responsibility is clear on organizational office branch and section objectives. Provide regular and fair feedback on performance informally as appropriate and via the HQ Performance Review and Development (PRD) system. Participate in recruitment procedures for vacant posts in the Organisation in accordance with NATO recruitment guidelines. Identify possible development and mobility opportunities for individuals.
Stakeholder Management
Financial Management
Organisational Efficiencies
Identify plan and propose implementation of initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness across all areas of C3 capabilities services delivery and operations.
Knowledge Management
Assess the investment programs which deliver C3 capabilities and ICT services in place in NATO nations NATO civil and military bodies and nonNATO nations / international organizations to provide support and recommendations becoming a point of reference for the NATO Enterprise portfolio of C3 capabilities and ICT services. Draft background briefs progress reports prepare presentations and other items for highlevel meetings.
Initiate guide and advise on the Information Management procedures for the section in particular related to the NATO Enterprise portfolio of capabilities and services.
Perform any other related duty as assigned.
4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS
Direct reports: 3
Indirect reports: N/A
5. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
- Achievement: Creates own measures of excellence and improves performance;
- Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships;
- Clarity and Accuracy: Monitors others work for clarity;
- Conceptual Thinking: Applies learned concepts;
- Costumer Service Orientation: Makes things better for the customer addressing underlying customer needs;
- Impact and Influence: Uses indirect influence;
- Initiative: Is decisive in a timesensitive situation;
- Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others.
7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member must be submitted using erecruitment system as applicable:
- For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal link;
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More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment can be found at our website will be subject to receipt of asecurity clearance(provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate) approval of the candidatesmedical fileby the NATO Medical Adviser verification of your study(ies) and work experience and the successful completion of theaccreditationand notification process by the relevant authorities.
NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared in whole or in part by means of generative artificialintelligence (AI) tools including and without limitation to chatbots such as Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (Chat GPT) or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared in whole or in part by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATOs sole discretion and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Employment Type
Full-Time
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