Senior Project Manager

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

·       Master of Science (M.S) degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience to a Master's degree

·       Former experience in or with NCIA, thorough knowledge of NCIA project management processes, and conversant with NATO policy and procurement procedures (asset)

·       Experience as a project manager in Communications and Information System (CIS) projects (at least 3 years) or experience as a project team leader (at least 3 years)

·       Deployable to operational theatres on short notice, for a limited period of time (Note: NCIA will take care of pre-deployment trainings if needed)

·       Experience in applying multi-discipline engineering and management techniques in the acquisition of complex CIS

·       Experience in managing, planning, design, system engineering and implementation of military or similar CIS

·       Knowledge in and experience with current technologies relevant to the work

·       Proven ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, with good briefing skills

·       A formal qualification in project management (PRINCE2 and/or PMP)

·       NATO SECRET clearance valid through the contract period

·       English 4343 (see STANAG 6001)

·       Ability to independently produce project documentation in English, including comprehensive Price Proposals and Statements of Work

·       Ability to interact and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (including customers) as per the principles and best practices for stakeholder management

·       Experience of working in an international environment, preferably comprising both military and civilian staff

·       Thorough knowledge in and experience with the use of Microsoft Project or Service Now

·       Able to learn new procedures and terminology quickly and enthusiastically

DUTIES/ROLE:

·       Manage assigned CIS projects and/or individual work packages (in the context of Service Design and Service Transition activities) in close cooperation with the relevant service/business areas in the Agency and other non-Agency stakeholders in the Alliance, in accordance with approved project requirements, constraints and baselines, from start-up to closure

·       Produce high-quality project deliverables, including Price Proposals and Statements of Work, based on concrete, unambiguous and measurable requirements

·       Lead and coordinate the identification, development, analysis and consolidation of user and project requirements

·       Develop solicitation documentation (RFQ, IFB) and plan and execute the solicitation/competition activities in coordination with relevant Agency stakeholders

·       Interact with internal and external stakeholders, including Contractors and NATO organizations

·       Monitor and control project execution with documentation review, testing, delivery etc

·       Act as a team member for large projects, in particular to support the project manager and other project team members for any relevant duties

·       Be ready to act independently as Test, Migration, Requirements, or Implementation Manager

·       Travel to other NATO locations, including operational theatre as required

·       Adhere to NCI Agency guidance and directives as well as NATO standards

·       Perform any other duties as mandated by line manager