Project Manager

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

·         A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 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 10 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 extensive Project Management experience (at least three years) in a large scale IT organization

·         Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing with good briefing skills

Desirable Qualifications: 

·         Proven success as a project team manager/leader in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) acquisition projects

·         Project Management automation (ServiceNow (SNOW)) and work collaboration tools experience

·         Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint

·         Knowledge of JIRA

·         Knowledge of NATO or national governmental acquisition policy and procurement procedures

DUTIES/ROLE:

·         The planning, implementation and management of assigned projects and tasks in accordance with the appropriate NATO regulations and NCI Agency project management policies and procedures

·         Execute the necessary Management and Coordination functionsessential 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 Scope, Time, Cost and Quality tolerances

·         The identification, planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and/or initiate corrective actions when necessary

·         Manage proactively the cash flow of projects and contribute to financial planning and reporting

·         Coordinate teams and individuals (project team members)

·         Lead meetings and conferences with team members, internal/external stakeholders and customers

·         Ensure that realistic project plans are maintained and ensure regular and accurate communication to stakeholders

·         Participate in other project management related activities

·         Deputize for higher grade staff (Senior Project Manager)

·         Performs other duties as may be required