Principal Project Manager

spektrum; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Spektrum seeks a seasoned project management professional to support NATO NCIA initiatives. You will steer large-scale IT programs, align with policy, and drive delivery across cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong communication, risk management, and leadership capabilities to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes for critical defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required.
• Formal project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP is preferred.
• Recent extensive project management experience (≥3 years) in large IT environments.

Responsabilités

• Plan, implement and manage assigned projects per NATO and NCI Agency policies.
• Develop procurement strategies, benefit and risk analyses, and business cases.
• Execute quality assurance to ensure delivery of capability and services.
• Understand client requirements, collect data, deliver analysis and resolution.
• Deliver projects within defined time, cost and quality tolerances.
• Allocate resources to meet milestones and trigger corrective actions when needed.
• Supervise project teams and maintain clear stakeholder communications.

Connaissances

Project management

Agile methodologies

Change management

Business process modelling

Cloud computing

Data science

Cybersecurity

Communication

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

PRINCE2 Practitioner

PMP

Description du poste

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO's principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID - C005308

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of Head Project Management Office, 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 procurement strategies, benefit and risk analyses, and business cases to secure sponsor acceptance and funding;
• Execution of the necessary Quality Assurance functions essential to the successful delivery of capability and services;
• Taking responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution.
• Delivering projects within defined Time, Cost and Quality tolerances;
• The identification, planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and/or initiating corrective actions when necessary;
• Supervising (directly or as part of a matrix environment) teams and individuals (project team members);
• Ensuring that realistic project plans are maintained and regular and accurate communications are provided to stakeholders;
• Participating in other project management related activities;
• Undertaking relevant technical support activities;
• Supporting other teams in PM-related activities, if required;
• Performing other duties as may be required.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 6 years post-related experience.

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 involving high investments;

Experience in large digital transformation initiatives within the public sector or international organizations;

Knowledge and experience in modern approaches and technologies relevant to the work, e.g., Agile methodologies, change management, business process modelling, cloud computing, data science, cybersecurity, etc.;

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;

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