Principal Project Manager for NATO with secuirity clearance

Under the direction of Head Project Management Office 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 Description:

- 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;

- Knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art technologies relevant to the work i.e software development platforms BusinessIntelligence toolsets (e.g. PowerBI).

- 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;

- Practical knowledge and experience in 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.