Principal Project Manager

Duties

• Plan, implement and manage assigned projects in accordance with NATO regulations and NCI Agency project management policies and procedures.
• Develop procurement strategies, benefit and risk analyses, and business cases to secure sponsor acceptance and project funding.
• Perform Quality Assurance activities to support the successful delivery of projects, capabilities and services.
• Gather and analyse client requirements, collect relevant data, and provide effective problem resolution.
• Deliver projects within agreed time, cost and quality tolerances.
• Identify, plan and allocate resources required to achieve project milestones and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Lead and supervise project teams and individual project team members, including within a matrix management environment.
• Maintain realistic and accurate project plans and provide regular, clear communication to stakeholders.
• Support portfolio, programme and other project-management activities as required.
• Provide relevant technical support in relation to project delivery.
• Support other teams with project management activities when required.
• Perform other duties related to the successful delivery of assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a nationally recognised/certified university in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of post-related professional experience.
• Recognised Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP. Equivalent expertise and experience may compensate for the lack of formal certification.
• At least 3 years of recent, extensive Project Management experience within a large-scale IT organisation involving significant/high-value investments.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives, preferably within the public sector or international organisations.
• Knowledge and practical experience with modern approaches and technologies, including:
  • Agile methodologies
  • Change management
  • Business process modelling
  • Cloud computing
  • Data science
  • Cybersecurity
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including strong briefing, diplomacy and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven experience successfully managing or leading project teams within NCIA or NATO.
• ITIL Foundation Level certification.
• Practical experience with Project Management tooling and automation, such as ServiceNow, ERP systems and collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of Portfolio and Programme Management practices and frameworks such as MoP and MSP is advantageous.
• Knowledge of NATO or national governmental acquisition policies and procurement procedures.
• Previous experience working in an international environment involving both military and civilian personnel.
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organisational structure, including ACO and ACT.
• NATO Secret security clearance is mandatory.