Senior Project Manager

NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA); Eigenbrakel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT and C4ISR projects within a NATO framework in Belgium. You will plan, coordinate and deliver projects, manage budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations, and deputise for the Principal Project Manager when needed.

The role requires an active NATO Secret clearance, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and a PM certification such as PMP/PRINCE2.

Qualifications

• Active NATO Secret security clearance – mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of extensive and progressive relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of recent project management experience within a large-scale IT organisation.
• PM certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner, or demonstrable equivalent expertise.
• Experience in planning, design, systems engineering and implementation of communications aspects of C4ISR systems.
• Knowledge of Deployable CIS network design, switched multimedia networks and relevant standards.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Experience leading C4ISR acquisition projects.
• Engineering background or technical leadership experience.
• Experience with ServiceNow (SNOW) and project collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of NATO or national government acquisition and procurement procedures.
• Experience working in international military and civilian environments.
• Familiarity with NATO structures, including ACO and ACT.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage projects in accordance with NATO and NCI Agency policies.
• Develop business cases, project proposals, procurement strategies and risk-benefit analyses.
• Manage project scope, schedule, costs, quality, resources and KPIs.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, budgets, cash flow and forecasts.
• Coordinate project teams and engage with stakeholders.
• Maintain project plans, documentation, progress reports and risk registers.
• Support delivery of C4ISR capabilities and Deployable CIS.
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress.

Skills

Security clearance

Project management

C4ISR

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Team coordination

PM leadership

ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner

Tools

ServiceNow (SNOW)

Job description

Security Clearance: NATO Secret (mandatory)

Contract End Date: Contract extended in 2027

Travel: Possible TDY travel once or twice per month

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) in the planning, coordination and delivery of complex IT and communications projects within a NATO environment.

This role is suited to a project management professional with a strong background in large-scale IT projects, C4ISR systems and communication infrastructure, capable of managing project delivery, budgets, risks, resources and stakeholder expectations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, implement and manage projects in accordance with NATO and NCI Agency project management policies.
• Develop business cases, project proposals, procurement strategies and risk-benefit analyses.
• Manage project scope, schedule, costs, quality, resources and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Proactively manage project risks, issues, budgets, cash flow and financial forecasts.
• Coordinate project teams and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain project plans, documentation, progress reports and risk registers.
• Support the delivery of C4ISR capabilities and Deployable Communication and Information Systems (CIS).
• Lead project meetings, communicate progress and initiate corrective actions where required.
• Deputise for the Principal Project Manager when necessary.

Required Expertise and Qualifications

• Active NATO Secret security clearance – mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, with at least 3 years of post-related experience; alternatively, at least 10 years of extensive and progressive relevant experience may compensate for the lack of a degree.
• At least 3 years of recent project management experience within a large-scale IT organisation.
• Recognised project management certification, such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner, or demonstrable equivalent expertise.
• Experience in the planning, design, systems engineering and implementation of communications aspects of C4ISR systems.
• Knowledge of Deployable CIS network design, switched multimedia networks and relevant international or commercial standards.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Experience leading C4ISR acquisition projects.
• Engineering background or technical leadership experience.
• Experience with ServiceNow (SNOW) and project collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of NATO or national government acquisition and procurement procedures.
• Experience working in international military and civilian environments.
• Familiarity with NATO structures, including ACO and ACT.