Project Manager (NATO Secrets Clearance)
Hybrid
Brussels Region, Belgium
Freelance
04-02-2025
Job Specifications
Project Manager - Capability Development Support
Location - Brussels, Belgium
Starting - 31st March 2025
Duration - 31st December 2025
Clearance - NATO Secrets Current Clearance a MUST (or Eligible)
Daily Rate - Negotiable
TASKS
Under Enterprise Strategy Branch leadership, the contractor will effectively and efficiently manage and contribute to the NATO ICT and cybersecurity capabilities development.
1 Develop specific proposals for the CFCDGM management products, including:
1.1 consult with subject matter experts,
1.2 contribute to the management products in order to address the Enterprise coherence and cybersecurity aspects.
1.3 develop proposals and products based on research with subject matter expertise.
2 Initiate, oversee and coordinate initial cyber adaptation roadmap activities for Chapter 3 and 4 (Requirements and Investment Programmes) respectively with other NATO civil and military stakeholders. Support the implementation and continuous alignment with other Roadmap chapters as required.
2.1 Track and monitor development of management products and joint staff advice.
2.2 Contribute and support the development of the OCIO’s input to the joint staff advice.
2.3 Report progress and performance on the implementation of the CIS and cybersecurity capabilities as well as representing OCIO in the coordination meetings with other NATO civil and military stakeholders when such topics are being addressed.
2.4 Provide support to unforeseen urgent requirements as necessary.
2.5 Act as a conduit to drive and support coherence among Enterprise stakeholders in order to facilitate coordination and completion of new products and ways of working.
PROFILE
Experience in NATO’s capability delivery process.
Good understanding on the NATO’s major strategic objectives.
Familiarity with the technical, military and political aspects and structures of CIS and cyber security governance within NATO.
Experience and in-depth understanding of NATO capability development, spanning the entire Doctrine, Organisation, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Interoperability (DOTMLPFI) spectrum.
Previous knowledge or experience with the CFCDGM process is desirable.
Fundamental experience in projects and programmes with a project management qualification such as Prince 2 or PMP.
Good understanding of ITIL and Service Management processes.
Good understanding of Business requirements management.
Implicit understanding of Risk, Issue and dependency management.
Excellent English writing skills and the ability to brief their work in English.
TRAVEL
Frequent business travel may be required. Travel expenses to be reimbursed by NATO based on the NATO per diem rate, in addition to the rate.
SECURITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
The contractor must be in possession or capable of possessing a security clearance of NATO
A signed Non-Disclosure Agreement will be required.
About the Company
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