Senior Project Manager for NATO with security clearance

Mons - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization

This is where complex projects meet critical operations. As a Senior Project Manager for C4ISR and Deployable CIS you wont just manage timelines and budgets; you will be the strategic conductor orchestrating the delivery of the very communication and intelligence systems that enable NATOs operational readiness. Your work forms the technological backbone of command centers and field deployments.

Responsibilities:

The planning implementation and management of assigned projects in accordance with the appropriate NATO regulations and NCI Agency project management policies and procedures;
Development of a business case (including procurement strategy benefit and risk analyses project proposal and/or statement of works) to secure sponsor acceptance and funding;
Execute the necessary Management Coordination and 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 Scope Time Cost and Quality tolerances and report on progress regularly and ad-hoc as required;
The identification planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and/or initiate corrective actions when necessary;
Manage the projects Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report any recognized anomalies and initiate corrective actions;
Manage Risks and Issues proactively keep the Risks-/Issues-log up-to-date and report any deviations directly with applicable courses of actions;
Manage proactively the cash flow of projects and contribute to financial planning and reporting;
Support the annual and multi-year business planning and forecasting by accurate planning and forecasting of own projects;
Supervise (directly or part of a Matrix environment) teams and individuals (project team members);
Lead meetings and conferences with team members internal/external stakeholders and customers;
Ensure that realistic project plans are maintained and ensure regular and accurate communication to stakeholders;
Ensure project artifacts are of the highest quality accurate and up-to-date by reviewing and maintaining them regularly;
Participate in other project management related activities;
Undertake relevant technical support and maintenance activities to keep project and risk plans and/or any other relevant information up-to-date in the Enterprise Business Applications.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

A minimum requirement of a Bachelors degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidates particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency that is at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
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 planning design system engineering and implementation of communication aspects of Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems;
Knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art technologies relevant to the work i.e. Deployable Communication and Information Systems (CIS) network design switched multimedia networks and familiarity with related international / commercial / industrial standards;
Proven ability to communicate effectively orally using tact and diplomacy and in writing with good briefing skills.
Desirable Experience and Education:
- Proven success as a project team manager/leader in Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) acquisition projects;
- ITIL Foundation Level Certification;
- Engineering background and technical leadership experience;
- Project Management automation (ServiceNow (SNOW)) and work collaboration tools experience;
- 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.

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Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organizationThis is where complex projects meet critical operations. As a Senior Project Manager for C4ISR and Deployable CIS you wont just manage timelines and budgets; you will be the strategic conductor orchestrating the delivery ...

Responsibilities:

The planning implementation and management of assigned projects in accordance with the appropriate NATO regulations and NCI Agency project management policies and procedures;
Development of a business case (including procurement strategy benefit and risk analyses project proposal and/or statement of works) to secure sponsor acceptance and funding;
Execute the necessary Management Coordination and 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 Scope Time Cost and Quality tolerances and report on progress regularly and ad-hoc as required;
The identification planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and/or initiate corrective actions when necessary;
Manage the projects Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report any recognized anomalies and initiate corrective actions;
Manage Risks and Issues proactively keep the Risks-/Issues-log up-to-date and report any deviations directly with applicable courses of actions;
Manage proactively the cash flow of projects and contribute to financial planning and reporting;
Support the annual and multi-year business planning and forecasting by accurate planning and forecasting of own projects;
Supervise (directly or part of a Matrix environment) teams and individuals (project team members);
Lead meetings and conferences with team members internal/external stakeholders and customers;
Ensure that realistic project plans are maintained and ensure regular and accurate communication to stakeholders;
Ensure project artifacts are of the highest quality accurate and up-to-date by reviewing and maintaining them regularly;
Participate in other project management related activities;
Undertake relevant technical support and maintenance activities to keep project and risk plans and/or any other relevant information up-to-date in the Enterprise Business Applications.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

A minimum requirement of a Bachelors degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidates particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency that is at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
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 planning design system engineering and implementation of communication aspects of Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems;
Knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art technologies relevant to the work i.e. Deployable Communication and Information Systems (CIS) network design switched multimedia networks and familiarity with related international / commercial / industrial standards;
Proven ability to communicate effectively orally using tact and diplomacy and in writing with good briefing skills.
Desirable Experience and Education:
- Proven success as a project team manager/leader in Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) acquisition projects;
- ITIL Foundation Level Certification;
- Engineering background and technical leadership experience;
- Project Management automation (ServiceNow (SNOW)) and work collaboration tools experience;
- 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.