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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Senior Project Manager (NS) for NATO-related projects based in Belgium. You will oversee planning, implementation, and governance of complex IT and C4ISR initiatives, ensuring scope, time, cost and quality tolerances are met.

Active NATO SECRET clearance is required. The role offers on-site work in Braine L'Alleud with relocation support, 80 total hours, an hourly rate up to 83 EUR, and the contract runs from 10 December 2026 to 31 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; 3 years post-related experience required.
• Alternative: 10+ years extensive and progressive related expertise may compensate for lack of degree.
• Formal project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMP; practical expertise can compensate for lack of qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage projects per NATO regulations and NCI Agency PM policies.
• Develop business case, procurement strategy, and risk analyses to secure funding.
• Deliver management, coordination and QA to ensure capability delivery.
• Understand client requirements, collect data, deliver analysis and resolutions.
• Deliver projects within scope, time, cost and quality tolerances; report progress.
• Identify resources, plan milestones and take corrective actions as needed.
• Manage KPIs and log risks/issues with actions to resolve.
• Oversee project cash flow and support financial planning and forecasting.
• Supervise project teams in a matrix environment and lead meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

NATO PM experience

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

C4ISR knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Equivalent experience (10+ years)

Job description

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

Posted: October 31 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

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

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-/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.

Requirements

Skill, 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:

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

Currency Type : EUR