Senior Project Manager

Brussels, Belgium Deadline: 03-06-2026 Posted: 15-05-2026 #16786

Duties

  • 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

Requirement

  • 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.

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