C004831 Principal Project Manager (NS) BELGIUM - 1 Jun

Park Lane Recruitment ·www.plr.ltd

Location Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, Belgium
Type Full time
Level Principal
Source Shazamme
NATO
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Deadline Date: Monday 1 June 2026
 
Requirement: Principal Project Manager
 
Location: Brussels, BELGIUM
 
Full Time On-Site: Yes
 
Time On-Site: 100%
 
Not to Exceed Rate: 70 EUR
 
Total Scope of the request (hours): 836
 
Required Start Date: 6 July 2026
 
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
 
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
 
Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:
  1. Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
  2. Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
  3. Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position
Any applications that do NOT meet all the above - and do not CLEARLY show these on the CV - will be deleted.
 
Duties & Role:
 
Under the direction of Head Project Management Office, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
  • The planning, implementation and management of assigned projects in accordance with the appropriate NATO regulations and NCI Agency project management policies and procedures;
  • Development of procurement strategies, benefit and risk analyses, and business cases to secure sponsor acceptance and funding;
  • Execution of the necessary Quality Assurance functions essential to the successful delivery of capability and services;
  • Taking responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution.
  • Delivering projects within defined Time, Cost and Quality tolerances;
  • The identification, planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and/or initiating corrective actions when necessary;
  • Supervising (directly or as part of a matrix environment) teams and individuals (project team members);
  • Ensuring that realistic project plans are maintained and regular and accurate communications are provided to stakeholders;
  • Participating in other project management related activities;
  • Undertaking relevant technical support activities;
  • Supporting other teams in PM-related activities, if required;
  • Performing other duties as may be required.
Requirements
Skill, 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 a related discipline and 6 years post-related experience.
  • 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 involving high investments;
  • Experience in large digital transformation initiatives within the public sector or international organizations;
  • Knowledge and experience in modern approaches and technologies relevant to the work, e.g., Agile methodologies, change management, business process modelling, cloud computing, data science, cybersecurity, etc.;
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing with good briefing skills;
  • Proven success as a project team manager/leader in NCIA or NATO;
  • ITIL Foundation Level certification;
  • Practical knowledge and experience in Project Management tooling and automation (e.g., Service Now, Enterprise Resource Planning and other collaboration tools);
  • Practical knowledge and experience with Portfolio and Programme Management and associated best practices (e.g. MoP, MSP) would be beneficial;
  • Knowledge of NATO or national governmental acquisition policy and procurement procedures;
  • Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
  • Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

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