Required Security Clearance:
NATO SECRET
DUTIES AND ROLE
Under the direction of the Principal Project Manager (Lead PM), the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
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 prioritization activities for initiatives of medium size and complexity.
* Contribute to selecting the requirements approach.
* Facilitate input from stakeholders, provide constructive challenge and enable effective prioritization of requirements.
* Establish requirements baselines, obtain formal agreement to requirements, and ensure traceability to source.
* 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.
* Act as a routine contact point between the organization and suppliers concerning contract management.
* Support the collection of contract performance data.
* Create standard reports on contract performance.
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 organization and suppliers concerning contract management.
* Support the collection of contract performance data.
* Create standard reports on contract performance.
Deputize for higher grade staff (Senior Project Manager)
Perform Other Duties As May Be Required.
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 recognized/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 recognized 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 labor.
* 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.