Project Manager

Role: Project Manager
Reference: 10649
Profile: RFQ SC2023/002767

Under the direction of the Head of the Coherence Branch, the function of Project Manager is responsible for:

• The application of standard project management techniques in accordance with the Prince2 methodology (e.g. change control, risk/issue management);

• The development and maintenance of project plans in particular using the Enterprise Project Management framework used by NCIA and in compliance with NCIA directive and project management best practices;

• In coordination with the team leaders, identify, plan, and allocate resources to meet project milestones and/or initiate corrective actions when necessary;

• Manage projects to ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, time, cost and quality limits;

• Maintain the liaison with CTO for technological and with COO for operational alignment with Agency Directives.

• Prepare weekly status reports on project scope, time, budget and progress.

• All work is conducted on-site at NATO HQ Brussels.

Requirements essential:

• Experience in large IT infrastructure (data centres, networking, security, end user devices) implementation projects

• Experience and certification in Service Management (i.e. ITIL V3 or V4)

• Experience in project organization with heterogeneous implementation teams consisting of local support engineers and contractor provided implementation staff.

• Experience in communications in front of higher management and large groups (briefings, written and oral presentations)

• Prior experience of working in an inter-governmental/international environment

Requirements Desirable:

• Experience in development of Business Case (including cost/benefit analysis, etc.)

• Experience in supplier management, negotiations, conflict resolution and contract management