DCIS Programme Manager — NATO Capability Delivery

Spektrum; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spektrum seeks a seasoned project manager to lead CIS/communications initiatives for NATO Allied exercises and missions from Norfolk, VA. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure deliverables meet requirements across complex environments.

The role requires extensive experience with MSP/PRINCE2/PMI, strong change and risk management skills, and the ability to operate in international contexts. On-site work in the Norfolk area with periodic travel will be involved.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in PM of communications or CIS integration using MSP/PRINCE2/PMI.
• 3+ years in risk and issues management in a complex programme environment.
• 3+ years applying change management in a capability programme environment.
• 3+ years utilizing qualitative and quantitative techniques for reviews and audits.
• 2+ years capturing Operational Lessons Identified (LI) and identifying capability gaps.
• 3+ years in deployable CIS or Signals capacity in a SME role.
• 3+ years in NATO or multi-national military environment.

Responsibilities

• Deal with issues/changes using established processes, direction and guidance.
• Capture, assess, and provide situational awareness on changes to the programme and projects.
• Log all programme issues affecting DCIS.
• Identify and sequence activities and milestones.
• Contribute to continuous process quality improvement.
• Review Joint Staff Reports, Management Products, and project specifications for clarity.
• Support capture and interpretation of Operational Lessons Identified (LI) for gaps and CPP alignment.
• Identify risks, assess impacts, and develop mitigation actions.
• Maintain the programme risk log and risk register.
• Perform periodic programme risk assessments and reviews.
• Reconcile reporting databases to reflect project expenditure to stakeholders.
• Record sources and value of information for DCIS capability development.
• Communicate timely, analysed information to stakeholders.

Skills

PM MSP/PRINCE2/PMI

Risk management

Change management

Quality reviews

Operational LI

CIS/Signals capacity

NATO multi-national env

Project management

Education

University degree in project/programme management

Advanced English proficiency

Job description

Spektrum seeks a seasoned project manager to lead CIS/communications initiatives for NATO Allied exercises and missions from Norfolk, VA. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure deliverables meet requirements across complex environments.

The role requires extensive experience with MSP/PRINCE2/PMI, strong change and risk management skills, and the ability to operate in international contexts. On-site work in the Norfolk area with periodic travel will be involved.