Project Manager

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who We Are Supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.
  
  

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – C004226

Role Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the project assurance intake for the branch.
• Administrative responsibilities (tracking, reporting)
• Support the assurance requirements assessment process
• Assist with the monthly and quarterly reporting requirements for Services and Projects.
• Complete required status reports in project management tool.
• Complete required updates in project management tool.
• Complete project overview for monthly execution meetings with branch management.
• Assist with the new service requests with CQO in the lead.
• Provide support in the writing of price proposals for annual and ad-hoc funding request.
• Assist with administrative requirements of the branch in regard to service delivery (purchasing, travel and meeting coordination). Liaising with management branch.
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Proven 2 years experience as a project manager support professional or assistant Service Delivery Manager, or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of business application technologies, platforms, and IT service management best practices.
• Proficiency in incident and problem management methodologies.
• Experience in service level management and continuous service improvement.
• Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks. Proven experience in managing vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  
  

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experience as a project manager or service delivery manager
  
  

Working Location

• The Hague, Netherlands
  
  

Working Policy

• On-Site
  
  

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required
  
  

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance
  
  

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.