Senior IT Project Manager – NATO C4ISR Programs

Spektrum; Eigenbrakel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spektrum is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead NATO NCIA projects on-site in Belgium. You will oversee planning, execution and delivery of complex C4ISR initiatives, ensuring compliance with NATO regulations and NCIA policies.

The role demands strong PM qualifications, ITIL, and hands-on management of diverse teams and budgets. The successful candidate will coordinate with international stakeholders, manage risks and resources, and report progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3 years post-related experience, or 10+ years in a similar role.
• Formal PM qualification (PRINCE2 Practitioner / PMP) required or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• ITIL Foundation level certification preferred.
• Experience in planning, design, system engineering and implementation of C4ISR systems.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage assigned projects per NATO regulations and NCIA policies.
• Develop business cases, procurement strategies, and risk analyses to secure sponsor funding.
• Execute management, coordination and quality assurance to deliver capabilities and services.
• Understand client requirements, collect data, deliver analysis, and resolve problems.
• Deliver projects within defined scope, time, cost and quality, with regular progress reporting.
• Identify and allocate resources to meet milestones and actions.
• Manage KPIs, risks and issues, and cash flow for project portfolios.
• Lead and coordinate project teams and stakeholders across multiple sites.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget & finance

Communication skills

Risk management

Agile / PRINCE2

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

PRINCE2 Practitioner / PMP certification

ITIL Foundation Level Certification

NATO SECRET clearance (or national equivalent)

10 years of extensive project management experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

ServiceNow (SNOW)

Job description

Spektrum is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead NATO NCIA projects on-site in Belgium. You will oversee planning, execution and delivery of complex C4ISR initiatives, ensuring compliance with NATO regulations and NCIA policies.

The role demands strong PM qualifications, ITIL, and hands-on management of diverse teams and budgets. The successful candidate will coordinate with international stakeholders, manage risks and resources, and report progress to senior leadership.