Principal Project Manager

Duties

• 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 procurement strategies, benefit and risk analyses, and business cases to secure sponsor acceptance and funding;
• Execution of the necessary Quality Assurance functions essential to the successful delivery of capability and services;
• Taking responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution.
• Delivering projects within defined Time, Cost and Quality tolerances;
• The identification, planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and/or initiating corrective actions when necessary;
• Supervising (directly or as part of a matrix environment) teams and individuals (project team members);
• Ensuring that realistic project plans are maintained and regular and accurate communications are provided to stakeholders;
• Participating in other project management related activities;
• Undertaking relevant technical support activities;
• Supporting other teams in PM-related activities, if required;
• Performing other duties as may be required.

Requirement

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 6 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 involving high investments;
• Experience in large digital transformation initiatives within the public sector or international organizations;
• Knowledge and experience in modern approaches and technologies relevant to the work, e.g., Agile methodologies, change management, business process modelling, cloud computing, data science, cybersecurity, etc.;
• 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 tooling and automation (e.g., Service Now, 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.

Preferences

• Practical knowledge and experience with Portfolio and Programme Management and associated best practices (e.g. MoP, MSP) would be beneficial;