C003460/5 Senior Project Manager (NS) - THU 12 Nov RELAUNCH

EMW; Eigenbrakel; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EMW is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead NATO-related IT projects in Belgium. The role is on-site in Braine-l’Alleud and requires NATO SECRET clearance, a university degree and several years of PM experience. You will drive planning, budgeting, risk and stakeholder coordination across project teams and external customers.

Responsibilities include developing business cases, ensuring governance, and delivering within scope, time and cost targets. Travel to NCIA sites may be required.

Qualifications

• NATO Secret security clearance is required.
• A Bachelor's degree and 3 years post-related experience is required; alternative is 10 years of related experience.
• Formal Project Management certification (PRINCE2 PMP) is preferred.
• Recent extensive Project Management experience in large IT environments is required.
• Experience with planning, design, system engineering and C4ISR related projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage assigned projects per NATO regulations and NCI Agency policies.
• Develop business cases, procurement strategies and risk analyses.
• Execute management, coordination and QA activities for delivery of capabilities.
• Capture client requirements, analyse data and resolve issues.
• Deliver projects within scope, time, cost and quality tolerances and report progress.
• Allocate resources and manage KPIs, risks and mitigations.
• Forecast cash flow and support multi-year business planning.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

PRINCE2 / PMP

Tools

ServiceNow (SNOW)

ITIL

Job description

Deadline Date: Thursday 12 November 2026

Requirement: Senior Project Manager

Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 150

Required Start Date: 7 December 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Note: There may well be a requirement to travel to other NCIA sites, depending on the projects that the IWC is allocated to.

Duties and Role

Under the direction of the Principal Project Manager (Lead PM), the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

• 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 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-/Issueslog 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 artefacts are of 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;
• Deputize for higher grade staff (Principal Project Manager);
• Performs other duties as may be required.

• 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.
• Or, exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's 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 five 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.