Senior Project Manager Buying

Description
Deadline Date: Thursday 18 December 2025
Requirement: Senior Project Manager
Location: Mons BE
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 836
Required Start Date: 2 February 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:
Under the direction of the Principal Project Manager (Lead PM) the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
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.

Requirements
Skill Knowledge & Experience:
The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
A minimum requirement of a Bachelors 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 candidates 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 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC