Data Project Manager for CDT Capability Coherence Section for NATO with security clearance
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Job Summary
Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization
The Data Project Manager will lead and coordinate key data initiatives within the CDT Capability Coherence Section driving the transition to a data-driven organization at NATO. Reporting to the CDT Team Lead the contractor will ensure alignment of data governance project execution and stakeholder engagement with NATOs strategic objectives including the implementation of the Alliance Data Sharing Ecosystem (ADSE) and the NATO Enterprise Data Strategy.
Responsibilities:
Coordination of Alliance Data-Sharing Initiatives
The contractor will focus on fostering alignment and collaboration across NATOs federated data-sharing initiatives and data related projects (e.g. Alliance Data Sharing Ecosystem).
This includes collaborating with stakeholders from different data domains on the development of a federated data catalogue or marketplace supporting centralized structures such as reference data systems and coordinating efforts to ensure consistency across data governance initiatives.
Data Governance for NATO
The contractor will support the implementation and refinement of NATOs data governance framework focusing on people process and technology aspects of federated data-sharing and exploitation capabilities. He/She will develop roadmaps to enhance governance practices improve data quality and ensure alignment with NATOs Enterprise Data Strategy.
The contractor will also play a key role in supporting the establishment and effective functioning of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) role within NATO by helping define its supporting governance structure and responsibilities.
Data Advisory
Providing subject matter expertise in the field of data on data-related projects is a core element of the contractors role. They will contribute technical expertise to key initiatives such as the Alliance Data Sharing Ecosystem the federated data catalogue and the development of NATOs data platform. This entails gathering requirements documenting insights and identifying ways to align technical and operational aspects of data governance and implementation with NATOs strategic priorities.
The contractor will engage with data communities to facilitate adoption of best practices in the field of data understand and overcome challenges in NATOs federated environment and provide advisory support to enhance data discoverability and collaboration. Additionally he/she will support efforts to adopt innovative capabilities such as a data mesh architecture while contributing to the creation of roadmaps for scalable solutions that improve access to NATOs data assets.
Stakeholder Management Project Management and Communications
The contractor shall lead the coordination and steering of flagship data initiatives within CDT ensuring technical and strategic alignment across the NATO Enterprise and Alliance.
Project Planning and Execution: Develop and execute project plans that align with agreed upon mandate in the context of cloud adoption. Manage project timelines budgets and resources.
Manage Stakeholder Engagements: Coordinate and manage interactions with key stakeholdersincluding program teams security accreditation bodies business owners and service providersto guarantee success in cloud adoption endeavours.
Risk and compliance management: Identify potential risks develop mitigations and proactively address challenges in coordination with senior leadership when required.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Mandatory
Demonstrated relevant experience (5 years) in the area of Digital Transformation specifically in Data Governance Data Management Data Engineering and Data Visualization.
Proven experience in delivering data-related projects delivering clear value in large international organizations including data platforms.
Strong communication skills in English with the ability to develop (in written-form) and present complex concepts in a clear and succinct manner.
The awardee must hold a NATO SECRET Security Clearance.
Desirable
Experience working in NATO and understanding of relevant NATO policy.
Experience with market solutions in the domain of data management data visualization data catalogs and data engineering.
Experience with commercial cloud provider platforms and/or on-premise cloud platforms.
Proven ability to navigate complex multi-national environments (e.g. NATO/military contexts)
Understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) IT Governance (e.g. COBIT) and service management (ITIL).
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