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The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of medium-complexity projects or sub-projects, from definition and planning through execution and transition into service. Working under the direction of the Principal Project Manager, the incumbent will apply structured project management methodologies to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and on budget. This role involves direct responsibility for project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and team coordination, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

Project management

• Define, document and execute projects or sub-projects and transition them into service;
• Work alone or with a small team actively participating in all project phases;
• Apply appropriate project management methods and tools;
• Identify, assess and manage risks effectively;
• Agree project approach with stakeholders and prepare realistic project plans (including scope, schedule, quality, risk and communication plans);
• Track activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate;
• Monitor costs, times, quality and resources used; take action where these exceed agreed tolerances;
• Deliver on time/cost and scope of projects under his/her responsibility;
• Contribute to other project activities supporting higher roles Project Managers (from project initiation to project closure);
• Take appropriate actions following Agency procedures and upper management decisions to successfully deliver projects;
• Adopt the project approach defined by his/her Projects Portfolio Manager following Agency processes;
• Develop Project Proposals based on Customer's requirements and agreements;
• Manage Project Team to deliver the project according to Customer's agreements;
• Provide regular accurate Project status reports.

Requirements Definition & Management

• Define and manage scoping, requirements definition, and prioritization activities for initiatives of medium size and complexity;
• Contribute to selecting the requirements approach;
• Facilitate input from stakeholders, provide constructive challenge, and enable effective prioritization of requirements;
• Establish requirements baselines, obtain formal agreement to requirements, and ensure traceability to source.

Risk Management

• Carry out risk management activities within a specific function, technical area, or project of medium complexity;
• Identify risks and vulnerabilities, assess their impact and probability, develop mitigation strategies, and report to the business;
• Involve specialists and domain experts as necessary.

Contract Management

• Act as a routine contact point between the organisation and suppliers concerning contract management;
• Support the collection of contract performance data;
• Create standard reports on contract performance.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in in an information systems, physics or electronics related scientific or engineering discipline, or other relevant scientific discipline and 2 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
• 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 experience (less than 3 years) in C4ISR Project management and / or development projects for a large organization;
• Experience in Project Management tools, managing cost and labour;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing with good briefing skills
• Desirable Experience
  • Prior experience working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
  • Knowledge of NATO responsibilities, organization, Allied Command Operations (ACO), and Allied Command Transformation (ACT).

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