Project Manager

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

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Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Key accountabilities

• Manage, monitor, and control the cost, scope, and schedule of projects under her/his responsibility to successfully deliver Cybersecurity Capabilities to NATO.
• Coordinate the contributions of various NATO stakeholders and industry reps to deliver capabilities.
• Develop realistic and achievable project plans and present them to senior executives and governance bodies for approval.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of NSIP projects and, in particular, the implementation of major procurement projects in the area of Cyber Security.
• Identify, plan, request and manage the deployment of resources to meet project milestones and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Responsible for the definition, execution and satisfactory completion of his/her projects, including preparation and submission of project proposals, contribution to source selections according to the defined procurement strategy.
• Review and agree project approach with his/her Projects Portfolio Manager following Agency processes.
• Monitor and control project progress and risk to ensure resources are consumed in accordance with the approved budget and within the approved timelines.
• Provide regular status reports on the progress of projects to leadership, senior executives, and NATO committees.
• Take responsibility for understanding customer requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution.
• Propose appropriate actions to provide an increased level of confidence and reduce risks such that the project will meet its objectives in terms of deliverables (scope and quality), schedule, and costs.
• Provide effective and positive leadership to the project team.
• Take appropriate action when project performance deviates from agreed tolerances through risk management.
• Contribute to other project related activities to support the continuous improvement of Project Management within the NCI Agency.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A formal project management training such as PRINCE2, PMI PMP, or DAWIA Program Management Level II.
• A detailed understanding of the NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP).
• Recognised record of accomplishment in dealing with stakeholders at enterprise level, understanding their needs, problems, and requests and proposing constructive ways ahead.
• Significant and recent experience in the development of Statements of Work used as the basis for competitive bidding from industry. This includes the detailed development and collection of technical and non-technical project requirements.
• Proactive attitude in seeking and maintaining trust from stakeholders.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with good briefing skills.
• Expert level knowledge of MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and MS Project.
• Extensive experience in the management of large Cybersecurity or ICT projects.

Education

• A university degree at a recognized university in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Management, or related disciplines, equivalent to a Bachelor's degree or higher, supplemented by relevant postgraduate qualifications. The lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of particular abilities or experience of interest to the Agency and experience of 12 years.

Working Location

• Mons, Belgium

Working Policy

• On-Site

Travel

• Local travel within Belgium to Braine L'Alleud and/or Brussels of up to 3 x per month

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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