Senior Project Manager

NCIM; Eigenbrakel; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NCIM is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Belgium to lead complex IT/C4ISR initiatives in line with NATO regulations and agency policies. You will drive business cases, secure funding, and oversee timely, on-budget delivery with rigorous QA and stakeholder reporting.

Applicants should hold a related bachelor’s degree with 3+ years PM experience, and a recognised project management certification. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 3 years post-related experience.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certification.
• Three years PM experience in a large IT organization.
• Experience in planning, design, system engineering and implementation of C4ISR comms.
• Knowledge of NATO or national governmental policy and procurement.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Deputize for higher grade staff (Principal Project Manager).

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage assignments per NATO regulations and NCI Agency policies.
• Develop business cases including procurement strategy and risk analyses.
• Deliver projects within defined scope, time, cost and quality tolerances.
• Coordinate resources, monitor KPIs and report variances to stakeholders.
• Lead meetings with team members and external customers.
• Maintain artefacts and support ongoing project planning and risk management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Risk management

C4ISR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Duties

• 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.

Requirement

• 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).
• 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.
• Deputize for higher grade staff (Principal Project Manager).

Preferences

• 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.