C003827 Senior Project Manager (NS) BELGIUM - 4 Nov RELAUNCH

NPAworldwide; Eigenbrakel; On-site; EUR 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

NCI Agency seeks a Senior Project Manager for NATO-related IT projects in a high-security environment. You will plan, manage and deliver complex C4ISR-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with NATO regulations and agency policies.

Strong leadership and stakeholder communication are essential. Requirements include an active NATO SECRET clearance, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent extensive experience), and formal PM qualifications such as PRINCE2 or PMP.

Qualifications

• Active NATO SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with at least 3 years post-related experience; or 10 years of progressive relevant expertise.
• Formal project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP; relevant practical experience can compensate.
• At least three years of recent project management experience in a large-scale IT organization.
• Experience in planning, design, system engineering and implementation for C4ISR systems.
• Knowledge of Deployable CIS networks and related standards.
• Strong oral and written communication and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage assigned NATO projects per regulations and agency policies.
• Develop business case, procurement strategy, benefits and risk analyses to secure funding.
• Execute management, coordination and QA functions for successful delivery.
• Understand client requirements, collect data, deliver analysis and resolve issues.
• Deliver projects within scope, time, cost and quality tolerances and report progress.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

PRINCE2 Practitioner / PMP

Job description

Job Description

Deadline Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026

Requirement: Senior Project Manager

Location: Braine L'Alleud, BELGIUM

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Not to Exceed Rate:83 EUR

Total Scope of the request (hours): 80

Required Start Date: 10 December 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:

• Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
• Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
• Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position

Any applications that do NOT meet all the above - and do not CLEARLY show these on the CV - will be deleted.

Duties And Role

• 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-/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 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.

RequirementsSkill, Knowledge & Experience

• The candidate must have a currently active 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 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.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Active NATO SECRET security clearance.

Bachelor's degree from a nationally recognised or certified university in a relevant discipline, with at least three years of post-related experience; alternatively, at least ten years of extensive and progressive relevant expertise may exceptionally compensate for the lack of a degree.

Recognised formal project management qualification, such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or Project Management Professional (PMP). Relevant practical expertise may compensate for the lack of formal qualifications.

At least three years of recent project management experience in a large-scale IT organization.

Experience in planning, designing, system engineering and implementing communications aspects of C4ISR systems.

Knowledge of modern technologies relevant to Deployable Communications and Information Systems (CIS), network design and switched multimedia networks.

Familiarity with relevant international, commercial and industrial standards.

Strong oral and written communication, presentation and briefing skills, including the ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Contribute to IT and communications project delivery within a NATO environment.

Work on complex C4ISR and deployable communications capabilities.

Collaborate with international military and civilian stakeholders.

Take ownership of project planning, budgets, resources, risks and delivery milestones.

Apply recognised project management expertise in a high-profile international organization.

Salary Type : Hourly

Salary Min : € 83

Salary Max : € 83

Currency Type : EUR