Senior Project Manager

McBride International; Eigenbrakel; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

McBride International advertises a Project Manager role based in Belgium with responsibilities across planning, implementation and governance of NATO-related IT projects. You will develop business cases, manage risk, and ensure delivery within scope, time and budget while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent IT leadership experience, a formal PM qualification, and substantial experience in large-scale IT programs, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience.
• Exceptional case: lack of degree may be compensated by 10 years extensive and progressive IT expertise.
• Formal Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner / PMP.
• Recent extensive Project Management experience (3+ years) in a large scale IT organization.
• Experience in planning, design, system engineering and implementation of C4ISR systems.
• 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 per NATO regulations and NCI Agency policies.
• Develop business cases, procurement strategy, benefits and risk analyses to secure funding.
• Execute management, coordination and quality assurance functions for successful delivery.
• Understand client requirements, collect data, deliver analysis and resolutions.
• Deliver projects within defined scope, time, cost and quality tolerances and report progress.
• Identify, plan and allocate resources to meet milestones and initiate corrective actions.
• Manage KPI tracking and report anomalies with corrective actions.
• Proactively manage risks and issues, maintain logs and report deviations.
• Assist with cash flow planning and financial reporting for projects.
• Support annual and multi-year business planning and forecasting.
• Supervise project teams and lead meetings with stakeholders and customers.
• Maintain realistic project plans and ensure regular, accurate communications.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Description du poste

Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium | Posted on 22/10/2026

McBride International is a European-based management consulting, IT, and Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) firm. We provide professional services focusing on strategy development and execution, IT transformation, business process improvement, program management, research and development, risk management, financial management, and training. Our dedicated team of project managers, consultants, and trainers play a critical role in supporting client engagements from inception to completion. We partner with clients by providing qualified and experienced resources that possess the relevant skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to develop and execute solutions in support of their mission and business goals.

Job Description

Duties & Role:

• 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 artifacts are of the 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.