Senior NATO Space Capability Manager

Vector Synergy; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vector Synergy in Mons, Belgium seeks a senior NATO Space capability programme manager to support CPP delivery across tranches and projects, coordinating with SHAPE and ACT in operational planning and validation. The role requires 5+ years in NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition, plus 3+ years in NATO/space operations and C2 systems knowledge.

You will drive governance, risk management, and dashboards, with extensive collaboration across multinational

Qualifications

• University degree in systems engineering, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition.
• Minimum 3 years of operational experience within NATO or national space operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NATO Space policy, CPP governance and PMT processes.
• 3+ years of operational knowledge of C2 systems within last 10 years (military or civilian).
• Experience supporting multinational programmes and senior-level governance bodies.
• Programme and Project Management experience in complex, dynamic programmes.
• Knowledge of Configuration Management methods and practices.
• Knowledge of Capability Architectures; DOORS experience.

Responsabilités

• Supporting the ACT Space Branch PMT in CPP delivery across all tranches and projects.
• Supporting SHAPE Space Branch in integrating NATO Space capabilities into planning and operations.
• Coordinating requirements and feedback between SHAPE, ACT, NCIA, NSPA, STC, and national space orgs.
• Developing artefacts: proposals, implementation plans, reviews, risk registers, dashboards, roadmaps.
• Support operational validation of CPP capabilities and integration into NATO C2 structures.
• Synchronizing OSS, SDA, and SDC capabilities and dependencies.
• Refining CONOPS and implementation guidance for NATO Space capabilities.
• Contributing to governance activities and senior leader engagements; PMT meetings.
• Identifying capability gaps and requirements; mitigating risks across space projects.
• Supporting exercises, wargaming, and lessons learned for Space capabilities.
• Participation in training, exercises, and experimentation related to space capabilities.
• Engaging with industry and commercial space actors for NATO Space Strategy.
• Preparing briefings and analyses for SHAPE Space Branch leadership and PMT.

Connaissances

NATO capability development

Programme management

Defence acquisition

Operational NATO/space experience

C2 systems knowledge

Multinational programmes

Configuration Management

Capability Architectures

DOORS experience

Travel readiness

Formation

University degree

Outils

IBM Rational DOORS

Description du poste

Vector Synergy in Mons, Belgium seeks a senior NATO Space capability programme manager to support CPP delivery across tranches and projects, coordinating with SHAPE and ACT in operational planning and validation. The role requires 5+ years in NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition, plus 3+ years in NATO/space operations and C2 systems knowledge.

You will drive governance, risk management, and dashboards, with extensive collaboration across multinational