Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for implementing new systems and software packages to support business requirements and coordinating security accreditation activities within NATO Headquarters. The role involves managing multiple projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring successful delivery, and leading cross-functional teams in an ICT environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow a structured project management methodology for activities (e.g., PRINCE2).
• Apply knowledge of Organization standards and vendor practices in project management to ensure successful delivery of the project.
• Estimate size, duration and resource requirements for projects.
• Monitor and oversee projects.
• Track financial reports for projects, provide and implement action plans to mitigate risks when applicable.
• Develop all relevant project documents.
• Work with the Release Manager to ensure proper operations turnover and Service Level Agreement (SLA) updates when applicable.
• Lead the post-implementation review evaluating project results, including client satisfaction.
• Utilise a rigorous process of tracking tasks, schedule, and controlling project risks and issues.
• Help analyse and discuss the potential risks/benefits involved in using the specified technology solution to address the business requirements.
• Work with procurement, software and hardware vendors to develop Statements of Work (SOW) or Objectives (SOO) and conduct other aspects of the acquisition process.
• Contribute to continuous improvement.
• Maintain oversight of proper project documentation in collaboration with the Project Support function.
• Guide and advise on the Information Management procedures for the Unit and contribute to its further development.
• Ensure the development of team members involved in the project through sound and inclusive management principles.
• Create a motivating and effective project team.
• Perform any other related duty as assigned.

Requirements

• University degree in information technology, computer science or another relevant discipline for this post.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in project management involving software development and/or system integration in an ICT environment.
• Practical knowledge of formal project management frameworks and methodologies (like PRINCE2).
• Practical experience of managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience with software cybersecurity aspects, ideally in environments with high security requirements.
• Minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; II (“Elementary”) in the other.
• General knowledge of main ICT infrastructure components including hardware, software (operating systems, applications, databases), networks, datacentres and cloud (considered an advantage).
• Experience in ICT-related public sector procurement processes (considered an advantage).
• Experience managing projects involving AI solutions implementation and/or migration of business applications to the cloud (considered an advantage).

Skills

• Project Management
• Software Development
• System Integration
• Prince2
• Cross-Functional Team Management
• Cybersecurity
• ICT Infrastructure
• Public Sector Procurement
• AI Solutions Implementation
• Cloud Migration
• Security Accreditation
• Business Applications
• Datacentres
• Networks
• Operating Systems
• Databases

Languages

English, French