C005371 Senior Project Manager (NS) - TUE 29 Sep

EMW, Inc.; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EMW, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex NATO-related IT programs from our Braine-l’Alleud office.

You will plan, execute and control projects in alignment with NATO regulations and NCI Agency standards, coordinating with vendors and stakeholders across borders. The role requires a (Bachelor’s) degree with 3+ years of PM experience or 10 years of progressive expertise, plus formal PM credentials (PRINCE2 PMP).

Qualifications

• Active NATO SECRET security clearance.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience, or 10 years of progressive expertise in related duties.
• A formal Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP.
• Recent extensive Project Management experience in a large-scale IT organization.
• Experience in planning, design, system engineering and implementation of CIS in C4ISR environments.
• Knowledge of deployable CIS network design and related international/industrial standards.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsabilités

• Plan, implement and manage assigned projects in accordance with NATO regulations and NCI Agency project management policies.
• Develop business case including procurement strategy, benefits and risk analyses, and a statement of works.
• Execute management, coordination and quality assurance functions for successful delivery.
• Understand client requirements, collect data, deliver analysis and resolution.
• Deliver projects within defined scope, time, cost and quality tolerances with regular reporting.
• Identify, plan and allocate resources to meet milestones and actions.
• Manage KPIs and report anomalies with corrective actions.
• Manage risks and issues and maintain logs with action plans.
• Manage cash flow and contribute to financial planning and reporting.
• Support annual and multi-year business planning and forecasting.
• Supervise teams and lead meetings with stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure project artefacts are high quality and up-to-date.
• Undertake technical support and maintenance for Enterprise Business Applications.
• Possible business travel to NATO and national facilities; travel frequency may be 1-2 times per month.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

PRINCE2 Practitioner / PMP

Outils

ServiceNow (SNOW)

Description du poste

Deadline Date: Tuesday 29 September 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): 418

Required Start Date: 4 November 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & 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.
• Possible Business travel to NATO and national (NATO and non-NATO) facilities as well as frequent travel between the NCI Agency office, possibly 1 - 2 times per month.

Skills, 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.

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.