Project Manager for NATO with security clearance

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization?

This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of complex, high-impact projects within a dynamic international environment. Reporting directly to the Principal Project Manager, you will be entrusted with end-to-end management of projects and sub-projects, guiding them from initial concept through to seamless transition into operational service.

Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Define, document and execute projects or sub-projects and transition them into service;

• Work alone or with a small team actively participating in all project phases;

• Apply appropriate project management methods and tools;

• Identify, assess and manage risks effectively;

• Agree project approach with stakeholders and prepare realistic project plans (including scope, schedule, quality, risk and communication plans);

• Track activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate;

• Monitor costs, times, quality and resources used; take action where these exceed agreed tolerances;

• Deliver on time/cost and scope of projects under his/her responsibility;

• Contribute to other project activities in support of higher roles Project Managers (from project initiation to project closure);

• Take appropriate actions following Agency procedures and upper management decisions to successfully deliver projects;

• Adopt the project approach defined by his/her Projects Portfolio Manager following Agency processes;

• Develop Project Proposals based on Customer's requirements and agreements;

• Manage Project Team to deliver the project according to Customer's agreements;

• Provide regular accurate Project status reports.

Requirements Definition and Management

• Define and manage scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for initiatives of medium size and complexity;

• Contribute to selecting the requirements approach;

• Facilitate input from stakeholders, provide constructive challenge and enable effective prioritisation of requirements;

• Establish requirements baselines, obtain formal agreement to requirements, and ensure traceability to source.

Risk Management

• Carry out risk management activities within a specific function, technical area or project of medium complexity;

• Identify risks and vulnerabilities, assess their impact and probability, develop mitigation strategies and report to the business;

• Involve specialists and domain experts as necessary.

Contract Management

• Act as a routine contact point between the organisation and suppliers concerning contract management;

• Support the collection of contract performance data;

• Create standard reports on contract performance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in in an information systems, physics or electronics related scientific or engineering discipline, or other relevant scientific discipline and 2 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 6 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 experience (less than 3 years) in C4ISR Project management and / or development projects for a large organization;

• Experience in Project Management tools, managing cost and labour;

• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing with good briefing skills.

Desirable Experience and Education:

• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;

• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

If you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.