Requirement: Senior Project Manager
Location: Brussels, BELGIUM
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Not to Exceed Rate: 58 EUR
Total Scope of the request (hours): 836
Required Start Date: 6 July 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:
- Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
- Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
- Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position
Duties & Role:
Under the direction of Head Project Management Office, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
- 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.
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 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.
