Cloud Project Manager for CDT Capability Coherence Section

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

·         Demonstrated relevant experience (5+ years) in driving Cloud Adoption and Digital Transformation within NATO or similar high-security government environments

·         Certified project management professional (PMP, PMBOK, or PRINCE2) with proven experience in ITIL-based Service Management, IT governance (e.g. COBIT) and Organizational Change Management

·         Strong communication skills in English with the ability to develop (in written-form) and present complex concepts in a clear and succinct manner

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

·         Relevant knowledge of NATO Security Accreditation Policy

·         Proven ability to navigate complex multi-national environments (e.g., NATO/military contexts), building high-trust relationships across diverse organizational functions

·         Demonstrated experience in on-premise datacentre operations and/or implementing air-gapped/on-premise cloud computing capabilities

·         Understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), and service management (ITIL)

DUTIES/ROLE: 

·         Task 1: Project Management

ü  Project Planning and Execution: Develop and execute project plans that align with agreed upon mandate in the context of cloud adoption. Manage project timelines, budgets and resources

ü  Team and Stakeholder coordination: Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams, including technical, business, and industry stakeholders

ü  Risk and compliance management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigations, and proactively address challenges in coordination with senior leadership when required

ü  Oversee required activities to meet compliance with policy. Key activities include Security Accreditation of CIS

·         Task 2: Board and Committee Support

ü  Organization and/or supporting of relevant boards such as the Cloud Strategy Group (coordination body for NATO Enterprise Cloud Adoption)

ü  Representing CDT during board or committee sessions on topics relevant to Cloud Adoption.

·         Task 3: Stakeholder Management

ü  Manage Stakeholder Engagements: Coordinate and manage interactions with key stakeholders—including program teams, security accreditation bodies, business owners, and service providers—to guarantee success in cloud adoption endeavours

ü  Facilitate Problem-Solving Workshops: Organize and lead in-depth workshops with stakeholders to address complex programmatic challenges, devising actionable solutions to drive cloud adoption forward

ü  Deliver Strategic Briefings: Develop and deliver clear, insightful briefings on project-related matters to a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring understanding and alignment of goals