Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization?

As the Section Head for Strategic Planning & Operations, you will serve as a key integrator and strategic enabler within the organization. Your primary mandate is to bridge high-level strategy with effective operational execution. You will be responsible for leading the development and governance of the enterprise strategic planning process, orchestrating cross-functional resources, and facilitating collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups to ensure alignment and unified progress toward NATO's objectives. This role is central to translating strategic direction into a coherent operating model, managing associated risks, and optimizing organizational performance.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Integration: Lead the development, implementation, and governance of the enterprise strategic planning process. Establish policies and frameworks to embed strategic management into daily operations.
• Operational Orchestration & Facilitation: Plan and manage the acquisition and deployment of resources to meet strategic demands. Facilitate cross-functional workgroups and stakeholder collaboration to align efforts and drive unified outcomes.
• Expert Advisory & Governance: Provide authoritative advice on strategic execution, business management, and financial risk. Develop and improve methodologies for risk assessment, resource management, and organizational performance.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A Master's degree at a nationally recognized/certified University in a related discipline and 5 years post-related experience. Or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years post related experience.
• A minimum of 4 years' experience in managing products
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in managing projects or services
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in line management of product, project or service managers
• Experience in customer engagement within large, complex organisations
• Training/Certifications:
  • Product manager/product owner certification
  • Training of agile ways of working like Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, LeSS, and DaD
• Experience in sourcing and vendor management

If you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.