C004831 Principal Project Manager (NS) - MON 1 Jun, Brussels

Deadline Date:

Monday 1 June 2026

Requirement:

Principal 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

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;

Identification, planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and 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.

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 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);

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

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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