Deadline Date: Tuesday 2 June 2026
Requirement: Senior Project Manager
Location: Brussels, BE
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 836
Required Start Date: 6 July 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Duties & Role:
Under the direction of Head Project Management Office, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
* The planning, implementation and management of assigned projects and in accordance with the appropriate NATO regulations and NCI Agency project management policies and procedures;
* Development of procurement strategy, benefit risk analyses, business case to secure sponsor acceptance and funding;
* Execute the necessary 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 Time, Cost and Quality tolerances;
* The identification, planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and/or initiate corrective actions when necessary;
* Supervise (directly or part of a Matrix environment) teams and individuals (project team members);
* Ensure that realistic project plans are maintained and ensure regular and accurate communication to stakeholders;
* Participate in other project management related activities;
* Undertake relevant technical support activities;
* Deputize for higher grade staff;
* Support other teams in PM related activities, if required;
* 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 Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience.
* 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;
* Knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art technologies, relevant to the work, i.e, software development platforms, Business Intelligence toolsets (e.g., PowerBI).
* Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing with good briefing skills.
* Proven success as a project team manager/leader in NCIA or NATO;
* ITIL Foundation Level Certification;
* Practical knowledge and experience in Project Management automation (Service Now and Enterprise Resource Planning and other collaboration tools;
* 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.