C004973 Project Manager (NS) - WED 15 Jul

Deadline Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026

Requirement: Project Manager

Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 550

Required Start Date: 17 August 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:  

Under the direction of the Principal Project Manager (Lead PM), the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

Project Management:

• Define, document and execute projects or sub-projects and transition them into service;
• Work alone or with a small team actively participating in all project phases;
• Apply appropriate project management methods and tools;
• Identify, assess and manage risks effectively;
• Agree project approach with stakeholders and prepare realistic project plans (including scope, schedule, quality, risk and communication plans);
• Track activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate;
• Monitor costs, times, quality and resources used; take action where these exceed agreed tolerances;
• Deliver on time/cost and scope of projects under his/her responsibility;
• Contribute to other project activities in support of higher roles Project Managers (from project initiation to project closure);
• Take appropriate actions following Agency procedures and upper management decisions to successfully deliver projects;
• Adopt the project approach defined by his/her Projects Portfolio Manager following Agency processes;
• Develop Project Proposals based on Customer's requirements and agreements;
• Manage Project Team to deliver the project according to Customer's agreements;
• Provide regular accurate Project status reports.

Requirements Definition and Management

• Define and manage scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for initiatives of medium size and complexity;
• Contribute to selecting the requirements approach;
• Facilitate input from stakeholders, provide constructive challenge and enable effective prioritisation of requirements;
• Establish requirements baselines, obtain formal agreement to requirements, and ensure traceability to source.

Risk Management

• Carry out risk management activities within a specific function, technical area or project of medium complexity;
• Identify risks and vulnerabilities, assess their impact and probability, develop mitigation strategies and report to the business;
• Involve specialists and domain experts as necessary.

Contract Management

• Act as a routine contact point between the organisation and suppliers concerning contract management;
• Support the collection of contract performance data;
• Create standard reports on contract performance.

Deputize for higher grade staff (Senior Project Manager);

Perform other duties as may be required.

Requirements

Skills, 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 in an information systems, physics or electronics related scientific or engineering discipline, or other relevant scientific discipline and 2 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
• 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 experience (less than 3 years) in C4ISR Project management and / or development projects for a large organization;
• Experience in Project Management tools, managing cost and labour;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing with good briefing skills.

Desirable Experience and Education:

• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.