NCIM Groep is hiring: Senior Project Manager - NATO Communication and Informatio

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) delivers secure, coherent, cost-effective and interoperable communications and information systems in support of NATO operations, missions, and business processes.

About the Role

As experienced Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in the planning, execution, and delivery of major IT and digital transformation projects across the Agency. You will manage complex initiatives from concept to completion — ensuring that NATO’s strategic objectives are met through high-quality, timely, and cost-effective project delivery.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning, implementing, and managing assigned projects in accordance with NATO regulations and NCIA project management frameworks.
• Developing procurement strategies, benefit and risk analyses, and business cases to secure sponsor acceptance and funding.
• Ensuring quality assurance functions are effectively executed for successful capability delivery.
• Understanding client requirements, performing analysis, and driving problem resolution.Delivering projects within defined Time, Cost, and Quality tolerances.
• Identifying, planning, and allocating resources to meet milestones; initiating corrective action where necessary.
• Supervising and mentoring project team members, both directly and in matrix structures.
• Maintaining realistic project plans and ensuring regular, accurate communications with stakeholders.
• Supporting other teams in project management-related activities and technical support as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree from a nationally recognised/certified university in a relevant discipline, plus 6 years of post-related experience.
• Recognised Project Management certification, such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or Project Management Professional (PMP). Note: Lack of formal qualifications may be compensated by demonstrated expertise and experience.
• Extensive recent experience (minimum 5 years) managing large-scale IT/CIS/defence projects involving significant investment.
• Experience in digital transformation initiatives, particularly within the public sector or international organizations.
• Strong knowledge of modern methodologies and technologies, such as Agile, change management, business process modelling, cloud computing, data science, and cybersecurity.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with demonstrated success managing project teams (in NCIA or NATO environments is a plus)
• ITIL Foundation Level certification.
• Hands-on experience with Project Management tools and automation (e.g., ServiceNow, ERP systems, collaboration platforms).
• Familiarity with Portfolio and Programme Management frameworks (e.g., MoP, MSP) is an asset.
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments with military and/or civilian personnel.

At NCIA, you’ll be part of a dynamic, multicultural environment that values innovation, professional development, and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly contribute to NATO’s mission — ensuring peace and security for nearly one billion citizens.