Deadline Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Requirement: Senior Project Manager
Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 150
Required Start Date: 7 December 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Note: There may well be a requirement to travel to other NCIA sites, depending on the projects that the IWC is allocated to.
Duties and 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-/Issueslog 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
- NATO Secret security clearance
- 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 five 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.